Use of intravenous immunoglobulins as an adjunct in the conservative management of chylothorax

Authors
Mohan, H Paes, ML Haynes, S
Citation
H. Mohan et al., Use of intravenous immunoglobulins as an adjunct in the conservative management of chylothorax, PAEDIATR AN, 9(1), 1999, pp. 89-92
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
PAEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIA
ISSN journal
11555645 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
89 - 92
Database
ISI
SICI code
1155-5645(199901)9:1<89:UOIIAA>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Two children who developed chylothorax after surgery for congenital heart d isease are presented. The conservative management of chylothorax is reviewe d and the use of immunoglobulins in the treatment of sepsis is discussed. O ne patient survived.