Fontan completion without surgery

Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Pediatr Card Surg Annu. 2004:7:48-55. doi: 10.1053/j.pcsu.2004.02.006.

Abstract

An ideal Fontan procedure would minimize complications while maximizing flow dynamics through the circuit. We report our early experience with a new combined surgical/transcatheter approach which enables a nonoperative, transcatheter Fontan completion. The conceptual rationale of this management strategy, as well as surgical and catheterization techniques, are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization / methods*
  • Fontan Procedure / methods*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome