Congenital: Fontan
Long-term outcomes following Fontan takedown in Australia and New Zealand
Fontan takedown remains an option for the management of Fontan failure. We sought to evaluate early and late outcomes after Fontan takedown.Protein-losing enteropathy and plastic bronchitis after the Fontan procedure
Protein losing enteropathy and plastic bronchitis are severe complications in Fontan circulation, with 5-year survival ranging from 46% to 88%. We report risk factors and outcomes of protein losing enteropathy and plastic bronchitis in patients undergoing the Fontan.
