A Retrospective Analysis of the Influence of Ventricular Morphology on the Perioperative Outcomes After Fontan Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.07.024
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of ventricular morphology on perioperative outcomes during Fontan surgery. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Single standing, not-for-profit pediatric hospital. PARTICIPANTS A total of 72… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; ventricular morphology; perioperative outcomes; morphology perioperative ... See more keywords
Atrial arrhythmias and thromboembolic complications in adults post Fontan surgery
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DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2019-001224
Abstract: Objective Patients with Fontan surgery experience late complications in adulthood. We studied the factors associated with the development and maintenance of atrial arrhythmias and thromboembolic complications in an adult population with univentricuar physiology post Fontan… read more here.
Keywords: age; post fontan; thromboembolic complications; atrial arrhythmias ... See more keywords
Increased Risk for Thromboembolism After Fontan Surgery: Considerations for Thromboprophylaxis
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.803408
Abstract: The Fontan circulation introduces an increased risk of thromboembolism which is associated with substantial mortality and morbidity. Adverse outcomes of thromboembolic complications post-Fontan surgery vary in both nature and severity, ranging from local tissue infarction… read more here.
Keywords: increased risk; risk thromboembolism; fontan surgery; thromboembolism ... See more keywords
Transcatheter reduction in size of large undesirable fenestrations following extracardiac conduit Fontan surgery with off-label use of Occlutech atrial flow regulator
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DOI: 10.4103/apc.apc_52_20
Abstract: Fontan surgery streamlines the systemic venous return through the pulmonary circulation before filling the systemic ventricle in univentricular hearts. The venous congestion leads to effusions, lowers cardiac output, and affects organ perfusion. Fenestrations in the… read more here.
Keywords: large undesirable; fontan; atrial flow; undesirable fenestrations ... See more keywords