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Acquired combined immunodeficiency associated with protein losing enteropathy complicating Fontan operation
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
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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