Congenital Chylothorax in a Late Preterm Infant and Successful Treatment With Octreotide
Chylothorax is defined as abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space and is a rare condition in neonates. Chylothorax causes respiratory and nutritional problems and a significant mortality rate. Octreotide is a long-acting somatostatin analog that can reduce lymphatic fluid produ...
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2011-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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