Chylothorax after Primary Repair of Esophageal Atresia with Tracheo-esophageal Fistula: Successful Management by Biological Fibrin Glue

Anjan K Dhua, Simmi K Ratan, Satish K Aggarwal

Abstract


A neonate, who had undergone primary repair of esophageal atresia with trachea-esophageal fistula, developed right pleural effusion in the postoperative period. It was initially misdiagnosed as an anastomotic leak, but later confirmed to be chylothorax. Conservative treatment failed. Application of biological fibrin glue (sealant) on the mediastinum through a thoracotomy was curative.

Keywords


Esophageal atresia, Tracheo-esophageal fistula, Chylothorax, Fibrin glue

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21699/ajcr.v3i3.8

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