Abstract
Postoperative chylothorax compromises nutrition, immune function, coagulation, and fluid status. We report rapid short-term suppression of chylothorax by octreotide in an infant after surgery for complex congenital heart disease complicated by lymphangiectasia.
MeSH terms
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Chylothorax / drug therapy*
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Chylothorax / etiology
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Drainage
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Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Lymphangiectasis / complications
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Lymphangiectasis / congenital*
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Octreotide / administration & dosage*
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Postoperative Complications*