Intrapleural injection of OK-432 as the primary in-utero treatment for fetal chylothorax.
Hong Kong Med J
; 18(2): 156-9, 2012 Apr.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22477741
ABSTRACT
Chylothorax is a rare congenital condition associated with significant perinatal mortality and morbidity. Previous treatments with repeated thoracocentesis or thoracoamniotic shunting were technically demanding, and associated with significant procedure-related complications and neonatal complications. Here we report the first successful case in Hong Kong treated by a simple and effective intervention, namely pleurodesis with OK-432, in a fetus presenting at 20 weeks of gestation with bilateral pleural effusion.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Picibanil
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Chylothorax
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Pleurodesis
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Fetal Diseases
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Hong Kong Med J
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article
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