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Case Reports
. 2003 Oct;89(10):1130-1.
doi: 10.1136/heart.89.10.1130.

Acquired combined immunodeficiency associated with protein losing enteropathy complicating Fontan operation

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Acquired combined immunodeficiency associated with protein losing enteropathy complicating Fontan operation

S Chakrabarti et al. Heart. 2003 Oct.

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

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