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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2020

Giant lymphatic malformation causing abdominal compartment syndrome in a neonate: a rare surgical emergency.

Paolo Gasparella, Georg Singer, Christoph Castellani, Erich Sorantin, Emir Q Haxhija, Holger Till

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Paolo GasparellaDepartment of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-3868-9136
Georg SingerDepartment of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Christoph CastellaniDepartment of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Erich SorantinDivision of Paediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Emir Q HaxhijaDepartment of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Holger TillDepartment of Paediatric and Adolescent Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Abdominal lymphatic malformations in neonates require sophisticated management. In symptomatic cases, acute complications may necessitate immediate surgery. We present the case of a giant abdominal lymphatic malformation diagnosed in the 18th gestational week. Sonographic concerns about intestinal hypoperfusion in the 33rd week of gestation indicated caesarean section. Postnatal imaging confirmed a macrocystic lymphatic malformation occupying almost the complete abdominal cavity; the intestinal perfusion was normal. Clinical deterioration on Day 13 of life required laparotomy. Intraoperatively, the lymphatic mass was located in the ileocecal mesentery. Two major cysts showed recent hemorrhage explaining the onset of abdominal compartment syndrome. The malformation was completely removed. An ileocecal resection with an ileocolic anastomosis was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful. In neonates with abdominal lymphatic malformations, an onset of abdominal compartment syndrome requires surgical exploration. If feasible, the complete removal of the lesion represents a curative option.

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lymphangiomalymphatic malformationsmesenteric cystneonatal surgery

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PMID32874540
PMCPMC7449550
OpenAlexW3080564174

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