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Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  14723832     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A high-protein, low-fat diet supplemented with medium chain triglycerides (MCT) is the simplest, most effective, and most widely prescribed treatment with the fewest side effects. Octreotide has been helpful in cases in which treatment with MCT has failed, but it is costly and requires parenteral administration. Antiplasmin therapy may have some role when evidence of increased fibrinolysis is present. Surgery is reserved for palliation of large ascites or resection of isolated lesions.
Authors:
Charles M. Bliss; Paul C. Schroy III
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Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current treatment options in gastroenterology     Volume:  7     ISSN:  1534-309X     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol     Publication Date:  2004 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-Jan-15     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9815941     Medline TA:  Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol     Country:  -    
Other Details:
Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  3-6     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, D408, 88 East Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118, USA. paul.schroy@bmc.org
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