title: Chylous Ascites in a Newborn with Gastroschisis. Case Report.
abstract: Chylous ascites is a rare disease, only two cases associated with gastroschisis have been published. We report a case treated conservatively with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and octreotide. We reviewed the literature about management options for the chylous ascites.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery (Neonatal Surgery Service), Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gomez, México City.
authors.forename: Cristian Ruben
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Zalles-Vidal
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery (Neonatal Surgery Service), Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gomez, México City.
authors.forename: Alejandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Peñarrieta-Daher
authors.affiliation: Department of Neonatology, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gomez, México City.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ibarra-Rios
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery (Neonatal Surgery Service), Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gomez, México City.
authors.forename: Emilio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fernandez-Portilla
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery (Neonatal Surgery Service), Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gomez, México City.
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bracho-Blachet
keywords: Chylous ascites; Gastroschisis; Octreotide; Treatment