Clinical Profile, Response to Therapy, and Outcome of Children with Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia

Conclusion: Presence of chylous ascites suggests severe disease in children with PIL. Majority of PIL children respond to dietary therapy; only 20% need additional therapy. Long-term follow-up is essential to monitor for symptoms relapse and complications.Dig Dis
Source: Digestive Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research