The Fontan operation, which places the systemic and pulmonary circulations in series and is
driven by a single ventricular chamber, is the treatment of choice for patients born with one …

Abstract Background Utilization of Fontan fenestration varies considerably by center.
Objectives Using a multicenter Pediatric Heart Network dataset linking surgical and …

Infants with univentricular heart have only a single ventricle and initially a parallel
circulation. The mixed blood of the single ventricle serves both the pulmonary circulation …

Background Newer modifications of the Fontan operation include the external tunnel conduit
with placement of an elongated type of fenestration. Atrial septal defect closure devices used …

OBJECTIVES: Our objective was to determine the relationship between functional outcome
and abnormalities of heart rate and rhythm after the Fontan operation. METHODS: The …

An ideal Fontan procedure would minimize complications while maximizing flow dynamics
through the circuit. We report our early experience with a new combined …

Opinion statement Fontan type palliations are a group of operations employed in patients
with only one functional ventricle. These procedures take the normally parallel pulmonary …

Background Most single ventricle patients undergo Fontan procedure in a staged manner.
However, optimal timing of Fontan completion after an intermediate staging surgery is …

The Fontan procedure is now considered the final common pathway for patients with
anatomical or functional single ventricle. These patients initially have their systemic and …

BACKGROUND: Clinical trials in children with congenital heart disease are often limited by
the absence of the following:(1) a primary outcome that can be observed in a reasonable …