Pediatric cardiology
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Pediatric cardiology · Jun 2017
ReviewThe Lymphatic Circulation in Adaptations to the Fontan Circulation.
Failing Fontan continues to be major problem for patients on the univentricular pathway. Failing Fontan is often complicated by chylothorax, plastic bronchitis and protein loosing enteropathy. ⋯ Interventional strategies targeting abnormal lymphatic channels, provides an alternative management strategy for patients with failing Fontan. This review focuses on the role of lymphatic system in adaptations to Fontan circulation.