Spontaneous neonatal chylothorax treated with octreotide in Turkey: A case report

Sivasli E., DOĞRU ERSÖZ D., Aslan A. T., Yurdakok M., Tekinalp G.

Journal of Perinatology, cilt.24, sa.4, ss.261-262, 2004 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 24 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211052
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Perinatology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.261-262
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Chylothorax, which is usually idiopathic, is the most common form of pleural effusion encountered in neonates. Herein we report a 2-week-old infant who had spontaneous chylothorax and was treated with octreotide. Neonatal chylothorax responded well to octreotide treatment, which appeared to shorten the duration of hospitalization. We conclude that octreotide should be considered in the treatment of neonatal chylothorax.