Use of Heparin in the Treatment of Protein-Losing Enteropathy After Fontan Operation for Complex Congenital Heart Disease
Abstract
Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is a serious complication of the Fontan operation and is associated with pronounced mortality. Medical management of PLE has been only partially successful. A recent report noted dramatic improvement in patients with PLE within 3 weeks of subcutaneous administration of heparin. We report a case of reversal of PLE with resolution of clinical symptoms and normalization of serum albumin, total protein, and fecal...
Paper Details
Title
Use of Heparin in the Treatment of Protein-Losing Enteropathy After Fontan Operation for Complex Congenital Heart Disease
Published Date
Aug 1, 1998
Journal
Volume
73
Issue
8
Pages
777 - 779
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