The lymphatic system was discovered in the early days of medicine, however, the ability to
image and treat lymphatic abnormalities has only developed over the last 10 to 15 years. In …

The lymphatic system plays a central role in some of the most devastating complications
associated with congenital heart defects. Diseases like protein-losing enteropathy, plastic …

Congenital heart disease can lead to various lymphatic complications including traumatic
leaks, lymphatic overproduction, conduction abnormalities or lymphedema. Advancements …

Lymphatic disorders in congenital heart disease can be broadly classified into chest
compartment, abdominal compartment, or multicompartment disorders. Heavily T2-weighted …

Congenital heart disease can lead to notable lymphatic complications such as chylothorax,
plastic bronchitis, protein-losing enteropathy, and ascites. Recent improvements in …

The lymphatic system has several functions, chief of which is collection of interstitial fluid and
return of this fluid to the intravascular space. Interstitial fluid production varies between …

Abstract Purpose of Review Lymphatic disorders have received an increasing amount of
attention over the last decade. Sparked primarily by improved imaging modalities and the …

Background: Lymphatic abnormalities are thought to play a key role in 2 often fatal
complications of Fontan physiology: protein losing enteropathy (PLE) and plastic bronchitis …

Congenital heart disease affects 1/100 live births and is one of the most common congenital
abnormalities. The relationship between congenital heart disease and lymphatic …

The lymphatic vasculature has traditionally been considered important for removal of
excessive fluid from the interstitial space, absorption of fat from the intestine and the immune …