Enteric Protein Loss After the Fontan Operation

The current study was undertaken to assess the frequency of excessive enteric protein loss and protein-losing enteropathy in the relatively early period after the Fontan operation.Protein excretion was determined in 26 of 27 consecutive patients who underwent the Fontan procedure between January and June 1990 at the Mayo Clinic.At two testing intervals during the first 4 months after the Fontan operation, alpha 1-antitrypsin clearance and fecal...