Hepatic hydrothorax in a child and its management.
Arch Pediatr
; 28(5): 429-431, 2021 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33926811
ABSTRACT
Hepatic hydrothorax is a rare complication of portal hypertension. The optimal treatment for this condition is liver transplantation. Liver transplantation is significantly more manageable in children who weigh more than 8 kg. Here, an implantable pleural access device was used in a 5-month-old infant for painless iterative punctures to relieve respiratory symptoms, while waiting for liver transplantation and the patient's growth. The patient underwent successful transplantation 3 months later with a more optimal weight.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Biliary Atresia
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Hydrothorax
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Arch Pediatr
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article