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Hypertonic glucose pleurodesis for preterm neonates with chylothorax.

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Pediatric pulmonology"

DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26436

Abstract: Chylothorax is a known complication of postcardiac surgery and the most common cause of pleural effusion in neonates. Conservative management is usually adopted, including Nil-per-Oral (NPO), treatment of underlying etiology of infection, and use of… read more here.

Keywords: hypertonic glucose; chylothorax; preterm neonates; glucose pleurodesis ... See more keywords
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Recurrent Left Cervical Swelling and Chylothorax due to Lymphatic Thrombosis

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology"

DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02659-3

Abstract: To the Editor, persistent cervical swelling can arise from infectious diseases, malignant/benign tumors or cervical lymphedema, e.g., associated with neck surgery or impaired venous drainage [1]. Recurrent cervical swelling is even less common with only… read more here.

Keywords: chylothorax; swelling chylothorax; cervical swelling; thrombosis ... See more keywords
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Dasatinib-induced chylothorax: report of a case and review of the literature

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Investigational New Drugs"

DOI: 10.1007/s10637-020-00932-3

Abstract: Dasatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor for the treatment of BCR-ABL-positive chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) or Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Although fluid retention is a common adverse event associated with dasatinib, chylothorax is… read more here.

Keywords: dasatinib induced; chylothorax; dasatinib; case ... See more keywords
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Surgical chylothorax in neonates: management and outcomes

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "World Journal of Pediatrics"

DOI: 10.1007/s12519-018-0134-x

Abstract: BackgroundPostoperative chylothorax occurs due to trauma to lymphatic vessels and can occur after any thoracic procedure. This study reviewed recent literature to evaluate the management and outcomes of surgical chylothorax in neonates.MethodsPubMed database was searched… read more here.

Keywords: chylothorax neonates; chylothorax; surgical chylothorax; treatment ... See more keywords
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[Skimmed breast milk in newborns with chylothorax: Options with a personalised nutrition unit].

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Anales de pediatria"

DOI: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2019.10.011

Abstract: Newborns with congenital chylothorax or chylothorax secondary to cardiac or thoracic surgery are at high risk of malnutrition and infection due to continuous losses of fat, albumin and lymphocytes in the chyle.1 Treatment usually consists… read more here.

Keywords: milk; nutrition unit; personalised nutrition; chylothorax ... See more keywords
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Bilateral chylothorax: A late complication of Kawashima procedure despite normal pulmonary pressures

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "International Journal of Surgery Case Reports"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106981

Abstract: Introduction Chylothorax, a relatively rare congenital heart disease early postoperative complication, is occurring more frequently due to complexity of cardiac surgeries. Presentation of case We present a 9-month-old boy who had hypoplastic left heart (HLH)… read more here.

Keywords: procedure; kawashima procedure; complication; chylothorax late ... See more keywords
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Analysis of the etiology and treatment of chylothorax in 119 pediatric patients in a single clinical center.

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Journal of pediatric surgery"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.05.008

Abstract: PURPOSE To summarize the etiology and treatment of 119 patients with chylothorax in our hospital. METHODS A total of 119 patients with chylothorax, divided into a neonate group, an infant group, and an older-than-1-year group,… read more here.

Keywords: surgery; chylothorax; etiology; idiopathic factors ... See more keywords
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Transudative chylothorax from cirrhosis complicated by lung entrapment

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Respiratory Medicine Case Reports"

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2015.12.007

Abstract: A patient with long-standing cirrhosis due to hepatitis C and hepatic hydrothorax was evaluated for increasing symptoms and presence of a large right pleural effusion. Thoracentesis revealed evidence of a chylothorax with rapid reaccumulation of… read more here.

Keywords: transudative chylothorax; cirrhosis complicated; chylothorax; cirrhosis ... See more keywords
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Clinical approach and review of causes of a chylothorax.

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "Respiratory medicine"

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2019.08.014

Abstract: A chylothorax, also known as chylous pleural effusion, is an uncommon cause of pleural effusion with a wide differential diagnosis characterized by the accumulation of bacteriostatic chyle in the pleural space. The pleural fluid will… read more here.

Keywords: chylothorax; clinical approach; approach review; review causes ... See more keywords
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The use of steroids in treating chylothorax following cardiac surgery in children: a unique perspective

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Cardiology in the Young"

DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122000750

Abstract: Abstract Background: Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle fluid in the pleural space. The incidence of chylothorax is quite common post-cardiac surgeries in pediatrics especially in Fontan procedures. Although several treatment lines are known for… read more here.

Keywords: surgery children; use steroids; chylothorax; management ... See more keywords
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Development of consensus recommendations for the management of post-operative chylothorax in paediatric CHD.

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Cardiology in the young"

DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122001871

Abstract: OBJECTIVE A standardised multi-site approach to manage paediatric post-operative chylothorax does not exist and leads to unnecessary practice variation. The Chylothorax Work Group utilised the Pediatric Critical Care Consortium infrastructure to address this gap. METHODS… read more here.

Keywords: consensus; chylothorax; management; operative chylothorax ... See more keywords