Thoracic duct decompression and jugular vein banding-an effective treatment option for protein-losing enteropathy and plastic bronchitis in severe failing Fontan circulation: a case report.

Christoph Bauer Rudolf Mair Rudolf Mair Gerald Tulzer

Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2020)

Thoracic duct decompression in patients with failing Fontan circulation can be a simple and effective treatment for PLE and PB. Hypoxaemia may occur but can be managed with banding of internal jugular vein.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
minimally invasive
ultrasound guided
spinal cord injury
combination therapy
small molecule
replacement therapy
protein protein
amino acid