Lymphatic Disorder Management in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease in European Pediatric Cardiology Centers: Current Status, Disparities, and Future Considerations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lymphatic disorders such as protein-losing enteropathy, plastic bronchitis, and chylothorax are important complications of the Fontan circulation and ultimately result in an increased risk of early death. Several European centers are now performing lymphatic procedures. The aim of this study is to map the extent of these lymphatic disorders and treatments provided across European pediatric cardiology centers.

Methods and results

A survey was circulated to 49 European pediatric cardiology centers consisting of 37 questions including a mix of binary, categorical, and continuous variables. Thirty-one centers (63%) participated in the study, performing a median of 250 (interquartile range, 178 - 313) cardiopulmonary bypass procedures per year. Chylothorax emerged as t

SUBMITTER: Safi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11681416 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature