Pleural Effusion and Chylothorax in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia-Risk Factors, Management and Outcome.

ABSTRACT: Background: Pleural effusion and chylothorax are common complications in the treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). We set out to identify risk factors for chylothorax development in patients with CDH and to investigate the association of pleural effusion and chylothorax with neonatal morbidity and mortality. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we included 396 neonates with CDH treated at our institution between January 2013 and June 2019. Preoperative and postoperative chest radiographs and clinical data were evaluated and correlated with morbidity, complications and mortality. Results: Laboratory-confirmed chylothorax occurred in 58 (18.6%) of all CDH cases. Pleural effusion was frequently observed as a postoperative complication but also occurr

SUBMITTER: Schreiner Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10971182 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature