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Thoracic Duct Decompression for Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Failing Fontan Ci...
António, M; Gordo, A; Pereira, C; Pinto, MF; Fragata, I; Fragata, JAn infrequent but devastating late complication of Fontan circulation is protein-losing enteropathy (PLE), which results from unbalanced lymphatic homeostasis. Surgical decompression of the thoracic duct by redirecting its drainage to the pulmonary venous atrium has been introduced recently as a possible treatment. This report describes a single-institution experience with this innovative procedure in 2 patient...
Mitral Valve Surgery for Rheumatic Lesions in Young Patients
Cardoso, B; Loureiro, P; Gomes, I; Gordo, A; Banazol, N; Fragata, I; Trigo, C; Pinto, MF; Fragata, JBACKGROUND: The appropriateness of rheumatic mitral valve repair remains controversial due to the risks of recurrent mitral dysfunction and need for reoperation. The aims of this study were to determine the overall short- and long-term outcomes of pediatric rheumatic mitral valve surgery in our center. METHODS: Single-center, observational, retrospective study that analyzed the results of rheumatic mitral valve...