Congenital Chylothorax in a Late Preterm Infant and Successful Treatment With Octreotide
Chylothorax is defined as abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space and is a rare condition in neonates. Chylothorax causes respiratory and nutritional problems and a significant mortality rate. Octreotide is a long-acting somatostatin analog that can reduce lymphatic fluid produ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2011-10-01
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| Series: | Pediatrics and Neonatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187595721100101X |
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