Recent outcomes of the extracardiac Fontan procedure in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Conclusion: In HLHS patients undergoing Fontan, preoperative weight and IVC diameter appeared to have no influence on immediate postoperative outcomes. Performing the Fontan off CPB and with a fenestration also conferred no added clinical benefit. These observations should be considered when deciding optimal timing for Fontan completion.

Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - July 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alisa Arunamata Theresa A Tacy Saraswati Kache Richard D Mainwaring Michael Ma Katsuhide Maeda Rajesh Punn Source Type: research