Abstract |
Chylous ascites in children has been treated in a variety of ways, including a low-fat diet, medium chain triglycerides, diuretics, total parental nutrition, surgical exploration, and internal peritoneo-venous shunting. The authors describe a child with persistent congenital chyloperitoneum treated successfully with the application of fibrin glue and recommend this as an effective alternative to traditional approaches.
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Authors | Brice Antao, David Croaker, Roly Squire |
Journal | Journal of pediatric surgery
(J Pediatr Surg)
Vol. 38
Issue 11
Pg. E7-8
(Nov 2003)
ISSN: 1531-5037 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 14614734
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Chylous Ascites
(congenital, surgery, therapy)
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Female
- Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Laparotomy
- Lymphatic Diseases
(complications, congenital, therapy)
- Parenteral Nutrition, Total
- Recurrence
- Rupture, Spontaneous
(therapy)
- Thoracic Duct
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