Octreotide for Postoperative Chylothorax
10.4326/jjcvs.34.48
- VernacularTitle:胸部大動脈りゅう術後乳び胸に対するオクトレオチドの使用経験
- Author:
Masato Mutsuga
;
Shuji Tamaki
;
Yukifusa Yokoyama
;
June Yokote
;
Masaya Nakashima
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
2005;34(1):48-50
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Chylothorax is a serious complication that can jeopardize the outcome of thoracic surgery and prolong hospitalization. We report a 66-year-old man who underwent graft replacement for a distal arch aneurysm, in whom a persistent postoperative chylothorax developed. It was necessary to perform continuous drainage and conservative management. Administration of octreotide sharply decreased the drainage volume and the chylothorax disappeared within 2 weeks. Early administration of octreotide for postoperative chylothorax may shorten the therapeutic period.
