Surgical thoracic duct decompression: The right choice for Fontan-associated protein-losing enteropathy?Central MessagePerspective

Objective: Protein-losing enteropathy is among the most debilitating complications of Fontan circulation. Central venous hypertension increases lymphatic pressure in the thoracic duct, potentially leading to significant intestinal protein loss. Current treatment options for recurrent or refractory p...

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Published in:	JTCVS Techniques
Main Authors:	Mohamad Alaeddine, MD, Deepti P. Bhat, MD, Joshua Pohlman, MD, Joseph Graziano, MD, Vasu Gooty, MD, Hüseyin Sicim, MD, Daniel A. Velez, MD
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-06-01
Subjects:	protein losing enteropathy Fontan patients surgical thoracic duct decompression
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666250725001609