Author(s): Costa, Rita ; Magalhães, Tiago ; Rocha, Gustavo ; Fernandes, Pedro ; Salgueiro, Elson
Date: 2022
Origin: Portuguese Journal of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Subject(s): Chylothorax; Shunt pleuroperitoneal; Pediatric
Document details
A Unique Shunt For Treatment Of A Postoperative Chylothorax
Description
Postoperative chylothorax can be a serious complication. We report on the case of a neonate who had a postoperative chylothorax immediately after esophageal surgery that did not respond to conservative measures or the first two attempts of surgical management of chylothorax. Lastly, a successful pleuroperitoneal shunt was placed and the patient was discharge at 3-months-old. A pleuroperitoneal shunt is usually the last surgical option but may be a curative measure.
Document Type
Journal article
Language English
Language English
