Milky pleural effusion in a neonate and approach to investigating chylothorax

Neonatal chylothorax is a rare presentation leading to significant respiratory distress, thus requiring timely diagnosis. A preterm neonate was resuscitated and ventilated, following which she clinically improved but subsequently developed respiratory distress with a right-sided pleural effusion. In...

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Main Authors: Senarathne, Udara Dilrukshi, Rodrigo, Ranmali, Dayanath, Bolonghoge Krishantha Trixy Priyankara
Format: Online Article Text
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021
Subjects:
Case Report
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8483043/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34588205
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021-245576

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8483043/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34588205
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021-245576

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