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See Latest ArticlesThe Role of Pleurodesis in the Management of Chylous Pleural Effusion After Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease
Pediatric Cardiology, 08/28/09
Katanyuwong P et al. – Seven patients responded favorably to the first pleurodesis, and two patients required more than one pleurodesis. One patient did not respond to pleurodesis but was treated successfully with thoracic duct ligation. There were no deaths. Pleurodesis is a safe and effective method for treating chylous effusion after surgical treatment of congenital heart disease, especially after failed conservative treatment.
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