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EL-MED-Pub Publishers, Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 1(6), p. 16, 2016

DOI: 10.21699/jns.v6i1.428

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Chylous Ascites in a Newborn with Gastroschisis. Case Report

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Abstract

Chylous ascites is a rare disease, only two cases associated with gastroschisis have been published. We report a case treated conservatively with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and octreotide. We reviewed the literature about management options for the chylous ascites.