Care Pattern for Fontan-Associated Liver Disease by Academic Pediatric Hepatologists in Canada.

ABSTRACT: Fontan-Associated Liver Disease (FALD) is a common extracardiac complication seen in patients following the Fontan procedure. There are no consensus guidelines on screening and management of children with FALD.

Objective

The current study aims to determine academic pediatric hepatologists' practices and identify variability in management provided to children with FALD in Canada.

Methods

Using the infrastructure of the Canadian Pediatric Hepatology Research Group, a nationwide survey was distributed electronically to all pediatric hepatologists practicing in university-affiliated hospitals.

Results

Twelve pediatric hepatologists from 12 of 13 academic centers (92%) responded to the survey. The institutions of only 2 (17%) physicians offer post-Fontan care with a multidi

SUBMITTER: Kehar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10158345 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature