Novel percutaneous aspiration thrombectomy in Fontan conduit obstruction with cardiogenic shock. Case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obstructive complications in the Fontan circulation pose significant risks to affected patients. Traditional management strategies may be insufficient, necessitating innovative treatment approaches. This case report discusses the use of the FlowTriever Retrieval System for percutaneous aspiration thrombectomy in a patient with a history of Fontan procedure who developed conduit obstruction due to thrombus formation.

Case report

A 28-year-old male with a history of double inlet left ventricle and previous Fontan procedure presented with progressive dyspnea. Despite initial thrombectomy for high-risk pulmonary embolism, thrombi remained in the Fontan conduit and inferior vena cava. The patient remained hemodynamically unstable. Imaging confirmed thrombosis of the ex

SUBMITTER: Cobarro L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657400 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature