Yeditepe Journal of Health Sciences

Case Report

Treatment of Congenital Chylous Ascites with Somatostatin in a Premature Newborn with Down Syndrome

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Abstract

ABSTRACT

Chylous ascites commonly occurs secondary to surgical trauma, and primary congenital chylous ascites is very rare. Conventional therapy consists of cessation of oral intake, total parenteral nutrition, medium chain triglyceride containing diet and paracenthesis. Here we describe a premature newborn with Down syndrome with primary chylous ascites. The baby was finally treated with somatostatin.

Keywords:

Congenital chylous ascites, Down syndrome, somatostatin, prematurity.

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ISSUE

June 2012

Correspondence

Meltem Ugras

meltem.ugras@yeditepe.edu.tr

Received

January 1, 1970

Accepted

January 1, 1970

Published

June 1, 2012

Suggested Citation

Ugras M, Sen TA, Demircin G, Alpay F. Treatment of Congenital Chylous Ascites with Somatostatin in a Premature Newborn with Down Syndrome. YMJ. 2012;22:509-511.

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