| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871403 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
An infrequent but devastating late complication of Fontan circulation is protein-losing enteropathy (PLE), which results from unbalanced lymphatic homeostasis. Surgical decompression of the thoracic duct by redirecting its drainage to the pulmonary venous atrium has been introduced recently as a possible treatment. This report describes a single-institution experience with this innovative procedure in 2 patients with failing Fontan circulation with PLE refractory to optimized medical therapy.
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Authors
Marta MD, Andreia MD, Conceição MD, Fátima MD, Isabel MD, José MD, PhD,