BRAIN ABSCESS IN A NONFENESTRATED FONTAN PATIENT
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)33034-5
Abstract: Brain abscess is a rare cause of headache in pediatrics but can lead to severe impairment or even death if untreated. Abscesses form by direct inoculation or hematogenous spread of bacteria, and patients with palliated… read more here.
Keywords: nonfenestrated fontan; fontan patient; abscess nonfenestrated; brain ... See more keywords
Management of the Fontan patient during pregnancy
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DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000001046
Abstract: Purpose of review Patients with single-ventricle Fontan palliation surgery often wish to pursue pregnancy. Pregnancies should be planned with well tolerated and effective contraception, and preconception risk stratification by adult congenital heart disease and maternal… read more here.
Keywords: management fontan; congenital heart; pregnancy; heart ... See more keywords
The thoracic duct and the Fontan patient
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DOI: 10.1111/echo.13639
Abstract: Ultrasound imaging of adults with heart failure and increased central venous pressure (CVP) has shown significant thoracic duct (TD) dilation from impedance in lymphatic drainage. Elevated CVP and abnormal lymphatic drainage are implicated in severe… read more here.
Keywords: duct fontan; thoracic duct; duct; fontan patient ... See more keywords