Management of chylothorax and chylopericardium in pediatric patients: experiences at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok
▪ Author : Narumon Densupsoontorn, Pipop Jirapinyo, Renu Wongarn, Nuchnoi Thamonsiri, Apichart Nana, Duangmanee Laohaprasitiporn, Jarupim Soongswang, Kritvikrom Durongpisitkul, Samphant Pornvilawan
▪ Keyword : chylothorax, chylopericardium, total parenteral nutrition, MCT-rich diet, pediatric
▪ Content : Chylothorax and chylopericardium are rare conditions occurring in infants and children. Both may be traumatic
or nontraumatic in origin. We reviewed our experiences with the management of sixteen pediatric cases (10 males, 6 females; 11 days to 14-years old) of chylothorax and chylopericardium from 1997 to 2003.