Percutaneous embolization of lymphatic fistulae as treatment for protein-losing enteropathy and plastic bronchitis in patients with failing Fontan circulation.

Geert MaleuxEmma StormeBjorn CoolsRuth HeyingDerize BoshoffJacoba J LouwStefan FrerichSofie Malekzadeh-MilaniiJelena HubrechtsStephen C Brown Stephen Brown

Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2019)

Embolization of periportal/peritracheal lymphatics is a promising technique in Fontan patients with PLE/PB. Larger series are required to determine incidence and reasons of success/failure, with long-term results and effects on liver function.

Keyphrases

lymph node
risk factors
minimally invasive
protein protein
ultrasound guided
amino acid
radiofrequency ablation
smoking cessation