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  • Title: Are children with protein-losing enteropathy after the Fontan operation at increased risk of cytomegalovirus enteropathy? A report of two cases.
    Author: Bauer C, Tulzer G.
    Journal: Cardiol Young; 2020 Mar; 30(3):431-432. PubMed ID: 31973780.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Aetiology of protein-losing enteropathy in single-ventricle type CHD is multi-factorial. REPORT: We describe two Fontan patients with protein-losing enteropathy who presented with cytomegalovirus-associated colitis. DISCUSSION: Fontan patients display risk factors for cytomegalovirus-induced gastroenteropathy that may affect lymph angiogenesis, disease development, and progression. CONCLUSION: Cytomegalovirus enteropathy may be common among Fontan patients who suffer from protein-losing enteropathy. Polymerase chain reaction is important for detection.
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