Management of chylothorax and chylopericardium in pediatric patients: Experiences at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok

• Main Authors: Narumon Densupsoontorn, Pipop Jirapinyo, Renu Wongarn, Nuchnoi Thamonsiri, Apichart Nana, Duangmanee Laohaprasitiporn, Jarupim Soongswang, Kritvikrom Durongpisitkul, Samphant Pornvilawan
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Review
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine; Nursing
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/16949

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...