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Summary

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Heart or combined heart-liver transplantation (CHLT) offers a final option for Fontan circulatory failure. Improving CHLT outcomes in Fontan patients necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, from selection to postoperative care and ongoing learning.

Keywords:

Fontan combined heart-liver transplantation failing Fontan

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Hepatology
Transplantation Medicine

Background:

Fontan-associated circulatory failure represents a critical end-stage condition.
Heart transplantation or combined heart-liver transplantation (CHLT) is the definitive treatment for eligible Fontan patients.
Fontan physiology presents unique complexities for transplant evaluation and management.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the challenges and strategies for successful combined heart-liver transplantation (CHLT) in Fontan patients.
To emphasize the critical role of a multidisciplinary team in optimizing CHLT outcomes for this specific population.
To highlight key considerations for patient selection, surgical planning, and perioperative care.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature and clinical experience regarding CHLT in Fontan survivors.
Analysis of factors influencing outcomes in heart and liver transplantation for complex congenital heart disease.
Discussion of multidisciplinary team roles in managing Fontan patients undergoing transplantation.

Main Results:

Fontan patients require specialized management due to unique hemodynamic and hepatic considerations.
Successful CHLT outcomes depend on careful patient selection and tailored surgical approaches.
A collaborative, multidisciplinary strategy is essential throughout the transplant journey.

Conclusions:

Combined heart-liver transplantation (CHLT) is a viable, albeit complex, option for Fontan circulatory failure.
Optimizing CHLT in Fontan patients demands a comprehensive, team-based approach encompassing all phases of care.
Continuous learning and adaptation are crucial for advancing the field of transplantation in this challenging patient group.