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Fontan modification for subsequent non-surgical Fontan completion

A Sidiropoulos1, J Ritter, M Schneider

  • 1Department of Cardiac Surgery, Charité, Berlin, Germany. sidial@rz.charite.hu-berlin.de

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery : Official Journal of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
|July 15, 1998
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This modified Fontan procedure allows non-surgical completion, reducing surgical interventions for complex univentricular hearts. Early recovery and normal oxygen saturation were observed in most patients undergoing this staged approach.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Fontan circulation is crucial for complex univentricular hearts, often requiring multiple surgeries.
  • A staged approach is advantageous but can necessitate repeated interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a modified staged Fontan procedure enabling non-surgical completion.
  • To reduce the number of surgical interventions in patients with complex univentricular hearts.

Main Methods:

  • A lateral baffle Fontan procedure with a perforated baffle for inferior vena cava (IVC) drainage was performed.
  • Superior vena cava (SVC) was subtotally banded to establish bidirectional Glenn physiology.
  • Subsequent catheter intervention involved SVC debanding and baffle fenestration closure.

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Main Results:

  • 18 children (3 months-15 years) with risk factors for Fontan underwent the procedure.
  • Rapid postoperative recovery with early extubation and discharge was noted.
  • 13 children successfully underwent non-surgical Fontan completion via interventional methods.

Conclusions:

  • This modified staged Fontan procedure effectively reduces surgical re-interventions.
  • Utilizes balloon angioplasty and occluder technology for Fontan completion.
  • Offers a less invasive option for a specific subset of patients with complex heart conditions.