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Treatment of persistent chylothorax after Norwood procedure with somatostatin

2002; Elsevier BV; Volume: 73; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0003-4975(01)03014-4

ISSN

1552-6259

Autores

Timothy W. Pettitt, Joseph Caspi, A. E. G. Kr. Borne,

Tópico(s)

Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

Resumo

A newborn who had undergone Norwood procedure for hypoplastic left heart syndrome developed a voluminous chylothorax that persisted despite weeks of prolonged complete bowel rest, total parenteral nutrition, and effective chest tube drainage. Chest tube output diminished immediately following initiation of intravenous somatostatin, allowing restoration of full enteral feeds and removal of chest tubes within 6 days.

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