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Trends in respiratory management and morbidities of very preterm or very low bi...
Pinto-Lopes, R; Abreu-Pereira, S; Rocha, G; Flor-de-Lima, F; Rodrigues, C; Silva, G; Guedes, MB; Guimarães, HSummary: Considerable progress has been made regarding children’s morbidity and mortality. Nonetheless, recent developments have been insufficient to meet set targets. This study aims to evaluate trends and outcomes in respiratory management following a 14-year collaboration with the Vermont Oxford Network (VON). Methods: Data were collected prospectively at a Level III NICU in the North of Portugal and submitt...
Octreotide for conservative management of postoperative chylothorax in the neonate
Rocha, G; Henriques-Coelho, T; Correia-Pinto, J; Guedes, MB; Guimarães, HChylothorax is a possible complication after thoracotomy. Treatment is initially conservative and includes drainage and correction of nutritional losses. Surgical treatment is reserved for cases not responsive to medical measures. The authors report on the clinical case of a premature neonate with a traumatic chylothorax secondary to esophageal atresia surgical correction. The use of octreotide allowed the reso...