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Heart 2003;89:1130-1131; doi:10.1136/heart.89.10.1130
Copyright © 2003 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & British Cardiovascular Society
Heart 2003;89:1130-1131
© 2003 by BMJ Publishing Group & British Cardiac Society

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Acquired combined immunodeficiency associated with protein losing enteropathy complicating Fontan operation

S Chakrabarti, B R Keeton, A P Salmon and J J Vettukattil

Wessex Cardiac Unit, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK

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Dr Joseph J Vettukattil, Wessex Cardiac Unit, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK;
joseph.vettukattil{at}suht.swest.nhs.uk

ABSTRACT

It is vitally important that the immunological aspect of protein losing enteropathy following Fontan procedures is highlighted, in order to decrease significant morbidity and mortality

Keywords: Fontan operation; immunodeficiency; protein losing enteropathy


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