gastrointestinal disorders
Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Treatment of Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
Supportive care Sometimes surgical resection or repair Abnormal lymphatics cannot be corrected. Supportive treatment of intestinal lymphangiectasia includes a low-fat (<30 g/day), high-protein diet containing medium-chain triglyceride supplements. Supplemental calcium and fat-soluble vitamins are given. Intestinal resection or anastomosis of the abnormal lymphatics to the venous channels may be beneficial. Pleural effusions should be drained by thoracentesis. 