Long Term Consequences of the Fontan Procedure and How to Manage Them

In 1971, Fontan and Baudet described a surgical technique for successful palliation of patients with tricuspid atresia. Subsequently, this technique has been applied to treat most forms of functional single ventricles and has become the current standard of care for long-term palliation of all patien...

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Published in:Progress in cardiovascular diseases 2018-09, Vol.61 (3-4), p.365-376
Main Authors: Kay, W. Aaron, Moe, Tabitha, Suter, Blair, Tennancour, Andrea, Chan, Alice, Krasuski, Richard A., Zaidi, Ali N.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adult congenital heart disease
Fontan
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Summary:In 1971, Fontan and Baudet described a surgical technique for successful palliation of patients with tricuspid atresia. Subsequently, this technique has been applied to treat most forms of functional single ventricles and has become the current standard of care for long-term palliation of all patients with single ventricle congenital heart disease. Since 1971, the Fontan procedure has undergone several variations. These patients require lifelong management including a thorough knowledge of their anatomic substrate, hemodynamic status, management of rhythm and ventricular function along with multi organ evaluation. As these patients enter middle age, there is increasing awareness regarding the long-term complications and mortality. This review highlights the long-term outcomes of the Fontan procedure and management of late sequelae.
ISSN:0033-0620
1532-8643
DOI:10.1016/j.pcad.2018.09.005