Mid-term follow-up of neonatal pleural effusion

Indian Pediatr. 2014 Jun;51(6):487-9. doi: 10.1007/s13312-014-0438-4.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • China / epidemiology
  • Chylothorax / complications
  • Chylothorax / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases* / etiology
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases* / mortality
  • Male
  • Pleural Effusion* / diagnosis
  • Pleural Effusion* / epidemiology
  • Pleural Effusion* / etiology
  • Pleural Effusion* / mortality
  • Prognosis
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome