Mid-term follow-up of neonatal pleural effusion.
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the clinical course and mid-term prognosis of neonates admitted with pleural effusion. METHODS Case records of 38 neonates admitted with pleural effusion were retrieved and analyzed. RESULTS 16 (42%) patients had congenital and 22 (58%) patients had acquired causes of pleural effusion. The most common causes of congenital pleural effusion and acquired pleural effusion were chylothorax (18%) and congestive heart failure (13%), respectively. Poorer outcome was observed with fetal hydrops, preterm birth (<34 weeks) and associated defects. CONCLUSION Most of the neonates with pleural effusion have good outcome in the mid-term follow-up.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 51 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014