Simplified Management of Chylothorax in Neonates and Infants

Simplified Management of Chylothorax in Neonates and Infants

A simplified method for managing chylothorax in neonates and infants is presented. Use of an elemental diet markedly reduces the volume of the chyle leak while supporting total caloric intake. Either prolonged drainage or reexploration often can be avoided by the use of the described regimen.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Annals of thoracic surgery 1977-09, Vol.24 (3), p.275-277
Hauptverfasser: Craenen, Josepha M., Williams, Thomas E., Kilman, James W.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Chylothorax - diet therapy
Chylothorax - surgery
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Male
Triglycerides
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Zusammenfassung:A simplified method for managing chylothorax in neonates and infants is presented. Use of an elemental diet markedly reduces the volume of the chyle leak while supporting total caloric intake. Either prolonged drainage or reexploration often can be avoided by the use of the described regimen.
ISSN:0003-4975
1552-6259
DOI:10.1016/S0003-4975(10)63755-1