Thoraclc duct reroutlng for Fontan fallure-assoclated lymphatlc dlsease: A case report
Cardiology in the Young, cilt.36, sa.3, ss.616-618, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1017/s1047951126111275
- Dergi Adı: Cardiology in the Young
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.616-618
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Fontan circulation, Fontan-associated lymphatic failure, plastic bronchitis, thoracic duct decompression, innominate vein rerouting
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Fontan-associated lymphatic failure may result in severe complications such as plastic bronchitis. We report a 6-year-old Fontan patient with refractory plastic bronchitis despite catheter-based interventions. Surgical thoracic duct decompression via innominate vein rerouting to the right atrium resulted in marked symptomatic improvement and resolution of bronchial cast expectoration, highlighting its role in refractory Fontan-related lymphatic disease.