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2007, Number 09

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Ginecol Obstet Mex 2007; 75 (09)

Fetal chylotorax. Is prenatal treatment beneficial?

Zapardiel GI, Valero BJ, Fuente VJ, Pérez PR

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 556-560
PDF size: 203.11 Kb.


ABSTRACT

We report a case of fetal chylothorax handled with intrauterine treatment, which finally died. Diagnosis, treatment and evolution are reviewed. Characteristics of the disease are described and treatment options are discussed.


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