title: [Chylothorax in the neonatal period].
abstract: The data of 11 infants with chylothorax in the neonatal period, seven with congenital chylothorax and 4 infants with iatrogenic chylothorax are reported. Chylothorax in the neonatal period may cause birth asphyxia and serious respiratory problems. Among the infants with congenital chylothorax diagnosis can be established before birth by ultrasound technique, followed by optimal resuscitation to prevent asphyxia. In most of the cases, conservative treatment with continuous drainage and total parenteral nutrition is sufficient.
authors.affiliation: Neonatoloog, Universiteitskliniek voor Kinderen en jeugdigen, Het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, Utrecht.
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: van Straaten
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Gerards
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Krediet
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Brouwers
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000151:congenital / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Chylothorax in de neonatale periode.