Abstract | BACKGROUND: Congenital chyloperitoneum is an uncommon clinical condition. A few cases of congenital chyloperitoneum in children have been described who were treated in a variety of methods. CASE PRESENTATION: Congenital chyloperito was diagnosed in a 5-day-old baby boy with a significant abdominal distension. Due to the failed conservative managements by medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) enriched milk and partial parenteral nutrition (PPN), the authors tried platelet rich fibrin glue (PRFG) as an alternative choice which was applied through an already inserted intra-abdominal catheter. PRFG successfully stopped the lymph leakage from all over the small intestinal mesentery; thereby PRFG may be considered as an effective alternative treatment before surgical intervention. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Marjan Joudi, Daryoush Hamidi Alamdari, Hamid-Reza Rahimi |
Journal | Iranian journal of pediatrics
(Iran J Pediatr)
Vol. 23
Issue 3
Pg. 357-9
(Jun 2013)
ISSN: 2008-2142 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 23795263
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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