Hepatic hydrothorax in a child and its management.
Arch Pediatr
; 28(5): 429-431, 2021 Jul.
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| 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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Atresia Biliar
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Hidrotórax
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article