Fontan pregnancy and the placenta: More information needed

The survival of those born with a single ventricle has improved dramatically over the past 50  years, largely as a result of the widespread use of the Fontan operation and more recently refinements in staging of the palliative surgery pathway. As a result the average age of people with a Fontan circulation is increasing, [1] and many more women are entering their child bearing years. Despi te a significant physical and psychosocial burden, many aspire to parenthood and this number will increase over the coming years.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research