title: [Chylous ascites in infancy].
abstract: Chylous ascites is a rare disease in infancy. Onset with acute manifestations should be managed surgically. However, congenital in nature or chronic cases many be treated conservatively with either medium-chain triglyceride feedings or total parenteral nutrition. Five cases of infantile chylous ascites are reported and discussed here.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, R.O.C.
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Chiu
authors.forename: F Y
authors.initials: FY
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Kao
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: P Y
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007225:Infant Food; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D014280:Triglycerides