[Effects of octreotide acetate on intractable chylothorax after surgery for congenital heart diseases].
Kyobu Geka
; 59(7): 561-4, 2006 Jul.
Article
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| ID: mdl-16856532
ABSTRACT
We experienced 2 infants in whom octreotide acetate was effective on intractable chylothorax after surgery for congenital heart diseases. They were 8- and 5-month-old. They were diagnosed as having corrected transposition of the great arteries (TGA) and tetralogy of Fallot respectively, and underwent bidirectional Glenn anastomosis and right modified Blalock Taussig shunt. Chylothorax was revealed on the 11th and the 1st postoperative day, and was not improved by any conventional therapy in either case. Then octreotide acetate was infused continuously with 0.1-0.6 micorg/kg/hour for 24 and 7 days. Chylothorax disappeared completely without any complications such as disturbance of blood sugar level or growth retardation. Octreotide acetate was effective and safe even in infants in intractable chylothorax after surgery for congenital heart diseases, as long as used for short period.
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01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Octreótido
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Quilotórax
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Cardiopatías Congénitas
Límite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
Ja
Revista:
Kyobu Geka
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Japón