Congenital Chylothorax: Antenatal Intervention, Survival, and Outcome

Congenital chylothorax (CC) is a rare disease, and is the most common cause of congenital pleural effusion.1 A management algorithm for apparent primary fetal pleural effusion has been proposed,2 but no consensus has been reached regarding the management of CC. Antenatal interventions for CC such as transabdominal thoracocentesis, in utero pleurodesis, or the placement of a thoracoamniotic shunt may alter the natural course and improve perinatal outcome.3 A significantly poorer outcome occurs when fetal hydrops, preterm birth

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - March 11, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ming-Chou Chiang Tags: Editorial Source Type: research