In the recent era, no congenital heart defect has undergone a more dramatic change in
diagnostic approach, management, and outcomes than hypoplastic left heart syndrome …

Universally fatal only 4 decades ago, the progress in the 3-stage palliation of hypoplastic left
heart syndrome and related single right ventricular lesions has drastically improved the …

Objective: This study was undertaken to identify the factors affecting early and late outcome
following the Fontan procedure in the current era. We have examined whether conventional …

Almost fifty years after its first clinical application, the modified Fontan operation is among
the most frequently performed procedures in congenital heart disease surgery in children …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate Fontan peri-operative outcomes for 771
consecutive patients. Background: Since the initial description by Fontan, mortality …

Objectives: Our aim was to examine the prevalence of arrhythmias and identify independent
associations of time to arrhythmia development. Background: Since introduction of the …

Objectives: We sought to evaluate the mid-term outcome of hospital survivors with
extracardiac Fontan circulation. Background: Few data exist about the mid-term and long …

OBJECTIVES: Despite the known advantages of the extracardiac conduit Fontan procedure,
the long-term outcomes related to the longevity of the conduit and anticoagulation therapy …

Aims Patients with congenital heart disease usually show diminished exercise capacity and
quality of life. However, there is only little information about daily activity, a marker for …

Objective: Evaluate current risk factors for mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing the
Fontan procedure at a single institution in the current era. Summary Background Data: An …