Optimal criteria for transcatheter closure of Fontan fenestration: a single-center experience with a review of literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s00380-021-01798-y
Abstract: Fenestration closure is considered to remove the persistent right-to-left shunt after the Fontan operation. However, the criteria for effective transcatheter closure of fenestration to avoid both acute and chronic Fontan failure have not been clarified.… read more here.
Keywords: fenestration closure; closure; fenestration; non closure ... See more keywords
Variation in the use of Fontan fenestration in the current surgical era
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2018.08.007
Abstract: Abstract Fontan fenestration reduces chest tube duration and shortens post-operative length of stay but is not universally performed. Using a large national database, we sought to describe current use of the Fontan fenestration, including factors… read more here.
Keywords: fenestration placed; variation; use fontan; fontan fenestration ... See more keywords
Incidence and factors influencing the spontaneous closure of Fontan fenestration
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DOI: 10.1111/chd.12652
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The Fontan operation is the final stage of single ventricle palliation in patients with complex congenital heart disease. Fenestration in the Fontan conduit, providing an atrial level right to left shunt, has been shown… read more here.
Keywords: fenestration; spontaneous closure; closure fontan; fontan operation ... See more keywords
Fontan fenestration and the role of the covered stent
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15914
Abstract: • Interventional therapies directed at fenestration closure in the Fontan patient must rely on good hemodynamic data. • The Large Optimus‐CVSTM stent can be added to an armamentarium of devices for fenestration closure however, longer‐term… read more here.
Keywords: fenestration closure; covered stent; fenestration; fenestration role ... See more keywords