Chylothorax: a novel therapy.
OBJECTIVE
To report a novel therapy for chylothorax.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
Severely ill neonate with congestive heart failure and high surgical risk.


METHODS
Standard therapy for chylous effusion with the addition of pressure control ventilation and positive end-expiratory pressure (high mean airway pressure).


RESULTS
Rapid resolution of effusion with elimination of excessive fluid needs and correction of coagulation profile.


CONCLUSIONS
Increasing mean airway pressure by pressure control ventilation and positive end-expiratory pressure should be considered as a therapeutic intervention in patients with persistent chylous effusions.
Ragosta
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Department of Pediatrics, State University of New York, Syracuse, USA.
Alfieris
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D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*