Preemptive stenting of the left pulmonary artery during comprehensive stage 2 procedure does not influence Fontan candidacy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pulmonary artery reconstruction during comprehensive stage 2 (CS2) procedure can be challenging. Since 2017, we have employed preemptive left pulmonary artery (LPA) stenting. We hypothesized that LPA stenting promotes adequate growth and without compromising Fontan candidacy. Herewith, we report our midterm results.

Methods

From 2002 to 2020, 159 patients underwent CS2. Patients were divided as follows: no stent (n = 122; Group 1) and perioperative LPA stent (n = 37; Group 2). Group 2 was subdivided according to unplanned stent (n = 17; Group 2a) or preemptive stent (n = 20; Group 2b). Relevant perioperative data was reviewed. Nonparametric statistics were utilized.

Results

Median age and weight at surgery and hospital length of stay after CS2 did not differ

SUBMITTER: Carrillo SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10091295 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature