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Cough-induced chylothorax in a two-year-old boy – case report and review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Chylothorax is a very rare form of pleural effusion in children, especially after the neonatal period, and predominantly occurs secondary to cardiothoracic surgery. It can lead to significant respiratory distress, immunodeficiency, and malnutrition. Effective treatment strategies are the...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2023
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10464381/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37612714 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04221-9 |