Clinical outcome following total cavopulmonary connection: a 20-year single-centre experience [CONGENITAL]

CONCLUSIONS
Contemporary TCPC can be performed with low risk and provides excellent survival in the long-term. Classic morbidities of the original Fontan procedure, such as Fontan pathway revision, tachyarrhythmia and thromboembolism seem mitigated. However, exercise limitations, PLE and liver dysfunction remain an issue. AVV insufficiency and ventricular dysfunction are still a concern.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - October 4, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ono, M., Kasnar-Samprec, J., Hager, A., Cleuziou, J., Burri, M., Langenbach, C., Callegari, A., Strbad, M., Vogt, M., Hörer, J., Schreiber, C., Lange, R. Tags: Mechanical Circulatory Assistance CONGENITAL Source Type: research