Chylous ascites and gut malrotation
Archives of Iranian Medicine. 2005; 8 (4): 323-325
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-176494
ABSTRACT
Chylous ascites was diagnosed in a female neonate. Following the administration of a gastrografin enema, which showed the presence of gut malrotation, she was operated. This led to a complete recovery and optimal weight gain. For evaluation of chylous ascites in neonates, gut malrotation should be considered in order to prevent volvolus and further complications
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Language:
English
Journal:
Arch. Iran. Med.
Year:
2005
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