Povidone-Iodine Pleurodesis for Chylothorax in an Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant
Chylothorax, the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space, is a rare condition, but can lead to serious complications in neonates. Conservative therapy for chylothorax includes enteral feeding with medium-chain triglyceride-enriched diet or parenteral nutrition and administration of octreotide. Su...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Neonatology
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Neonatal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.neo-med.org/upload/pdf/nm-2019-26-4-233.pdf |