Abstract

RODRIGUEZ-CABRERA, Ana F.; NIETO-SANJUANERO, Adriana  and  CARDENAS-DEL CASTILLO, Bárbara G.. Octreotide in the treatment of congenital chylothorax. A case report. Perinatol. Reprod. Hum. [online]. 2023, vol.37, n.1, pp.39-42.  Epub June 05, 2023. ISSN 2524-1710.  https://doi.org/10.24875/per.22000017.

Congenital chylothorax is the most common cause of pleural effusion in neonates. It is characterized by the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space. The case of a patient with a clinical diagnosis of Down syndrome and congenital chylothorax is presented. The use of octreotide is detailed, which reduces the volume and duration of drainage more quickly than with conventional management alone. There is little experience with the use of octreotide therapy for this condition and the optimal duration of treatment for assessment of response is unknown.

Keywords : Chylothorax; Octreotide; Down syndrome.

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