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Ann Thorac Surg 1977;24:275-277
© 1977 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Simplified Management of Chylothorax in Neonates and Infants

Josepha M. Craenen, M.D., Thomas E. Williams, Jr., M.D.*, James W. Kilman, M.D.

From the Department of Pediatrics, Columbus Children's Hospital, and the Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Williams, Division of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital, 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210

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.




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