Octreotide therapy: a new horizon in treatment of iatrogenic chyloperitoneum.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Chyloperitoneum is a rare and challenging complication of abdominal surgery. We report a case of iatrogenic chyloperitoneum. Infusion of octreotide, a somatostatin analogue, together with total parenteral nutrition followed by medium chain triglyceride diet resulted in rapid resolution of chyloperitoneum. We believe this to be the first report of successful use of octreotide in iatrogenic chyloperitoneum in a child.
Medical subject headings
- Chylous Ascites
- Gastrointestinal Agents
- Octreotide