An unusual fenestration in single-stage Fontan operation

We present one such child with situs solitus, dextrocardia, DORV, hypoplastic right ventricle, large ventricular septal defect, severe pulmonic stenosis, extremely small right atrium and left juxtaposed atrial appendages, who underwent Fontan operation. We created an unusual fenestration between left pulmonary artery and juxtaposed right atrial appendage on the left side, due to anatomic complexity. Short-term results are encouraging.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 25, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Salve, G. G., Jain, S. A., Adnaik, A., Shivaprakash, K. Tags: Mechanical Circulatory Assistance Congenital Source Type: research