Antithrombin activity in children with chylothorax

Vera Bernet‐Buettiker, Katharina Waldvogel, Vincenzo Cannizzaro, Manuela Albisetti

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery · 2006 · 50 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

Increased loss of antithrombin is present in children with chylothorax, potentially predisposing these children to an increased risk of thrombosis. Repeated antithrombin substitution should be considered in critically ill children with chylothorax.

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