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VOL. 7, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Congenital Chylothorax-A case report
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Surya Saini, Shailendra Kaushik
Abstract
Congenital chylothorax is an extremely rare condition. It is a rare cause of respiratory distress in the neonates, defined as a collection of chyle in the pleural space. Causes of chylothorax in neonates are congenital lymphatic malformations, associated syndrome or birth trauma. Here we describe a neonate who presented with severe respiratory distress require intubation and ventilator support and on evaluation no cause of chylothorax found. Baby managed with intercostal drainage and octreotide, improved and asymptomatic in 8 months of follow‑up.
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Pages:83-84
How to cite this article:
Surya Saini, Shailendra Kaushik "Congenital Chylothorax-A case report ". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 7, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 83-84
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