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Abstract
Protein-losing enteropathy is a reported complication of several cardiac diseases.
Recently we encountered a patient with protein-losing enteropathy acquired as a late
surgical complication of the Mustard procedure. An obstructed superior vena caval
conduit was repaired surgically and the enteropathy was resolved.
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Publication history
Accepted:
May 3,
1976
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© 1977 Published by Elsevier Inc.
