Simplified management of chylothorax in neonates and infants.
A simplified method for managing chylothorax in neonates and infants is presented. Use of an elemental diet markedly reduces the volume of the chyle leak while supporting total caloric intake. Either prolonged drainage or reexploration often can be avoided by the use of the described regimen.
D002916:Chylothorax / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D014280:Triglycerides
D014280:Triglycerides