Management and Outcome of Chylous Ascites in Children: A CARE compliant Case Series

Management and Outcome of Chylous Ascites in Children: A CARE compliant Case Series

Background: Chylous ascites (CA) is accumulation of lipid rich lymph in peritoneal cavity. CA is rare among children. In pediatric age, causes of CA varies according to the age group, leading primary causes include congenital malformation of lymphatic system, and less likely lymphatic obstruction su...

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Main Authors: Magd A. Kotb, Dalia S. Mosallam, Heba Amin Ragab, Hend Abd El Baky, Ahmed El Hatw, Alaa F. Hamza, Hesham Abd El Kader, Gamal El Tagy, Haytham Esmat, Sherif Shehata, Nahla I. Sabry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cairo University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics 2021-01-01
Series:Pediatric Sciences Journal
Subjects:
primary chylous ascites
peritoneo-venous shunt
pediatric neonate
somatostatin
medium chain triglycerides based diet mcts
lymphatic scintigraphy.
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