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. 2018 Jun 15;18(3):191–198. doi: 10.1007/s40268-018-0237-9
Octreotide is a safe adjunct therapy for the treatment of chylothorax and chylous ascites in neonates.
The efficacy of octreotide therapy and final outcome are affected by underlying genetic conditions and associated co-morbidities.
Early initiation of octreotide therapy can be considered in the management of chylothorax and chylous ascites.