Treatment of a persistent postoperative chylothorax with somatostatin.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 66(1): 253-4, 1998 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Chylothorax is a rare but potentially serious complication of pediatric cardiac operations. We report the case of a 4-month-old boy who underwent a Senning procedure for correction of D-transposition of the great vessels. A persistent postoperative chylothorax developed, necessitating continuous drainage, despite conservative treatment over 3 weeks. Thereafter, continuous somatostatin infusion for 14 days led to the reduction and finally cessation of chyle production. This treatment allowed early enteral feeding and avoided further surgical intervention.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Somatostatina
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Quilotórax
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Antagonistas de Hormonas
Límite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Thorac Surg
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Suiza