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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v193i8.3337
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Vol. 193 No. 8 (2025)
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Đạt, T. T. ., Quỳnh, N. T. ., Nga, N. T. H. ., Ngọc , B. T. K. ., Nga, Đặng T. T. ., & Hồng, N. T. T. . (2025). Enhancing chylothorax recovery through early enteral nutrition intervention: A case report. Journal of Medical Research, 193(8), 543-549. https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v193i8.3337

Enhancing chylothorax recovery through early enteral nutrition intervention: A case report

Tran Tien Dat, Nguyen Thi Quynh, Nguyen Thi Hang Nga, Bui Thi Khanh Ngoc, Dang Thi Thuy Nga, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hong

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Chylothorax is a rare postoperative complication of congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair, associated with significant risks, including malnutrition, immunodeficiency, and complications from long-term total parenteral nutrition (TPN). We present the case of a 1-month-old female infant who developed chylothorax following diaphragmatic hernia repair. The condition was successfully managed using a conservative treatment approach, which included early introduction of enteral nutrition with a high medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) formula combined with parenteral nutrition and comprehensive medical management.

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Chylothorax, Low fat diet supplemented with MCT oil

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