Lai Shuan Wang1, Hai Yan Wang, Wen Hao Zhou. 1. Departments of Neonatology and *Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai , China. Correspondence to: Wenhao Zhou, Department of Neonatology, Childrens Hospital of Fudan University, 399 Wanyuan Road, Shanghai, China. zwhchfu@126.com.
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.
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.