Relation of mesenteric vascular resistance after fontan operation and protein-losing enteropathy

Mesenteric vascular resistance is elevated after the Fontan operation. This may be the substrate for development of PLE. Evaluation of SMA flow after the Fontan operation can play an important role in furthering our understanding of the pathophysiology of PLE, possibly leading to new therapeutic app...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2002-09, Vol.90 (6), p.672
Main Authors: Rychik, Jack, Gui-Yang, Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
Medical disorders
Proteins
Surgery
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Summary:Mesenteric vascular resistance is elevated after the Fontan operation. This may be the substrate for development of PLE. Evaluation of SMA flow after the Fontan operation can play an important role in furthering our understanding of the pathophysiology of PLE, possibly leading to new therapeutic approaches and expanding comprehension of the physiology of the vascular system after cavopulmonary surgery.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(02)02584-5