Identification of Risk Factors for Early Fontan Failure.

ABSTRACT: Despite improvements in operative and perioperative care, the risk of significant morbidity and mortality for children undergoing Fontan procedures persists. Previous investigations have identified peri-Fontan characteristics that may predict early adverse events. The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics from throughout a patient's lifespan, including all perioperative stages, that might predict early Fontan failure-defined as death, Fontan takedown, or listing for cardiac transplantation before hospital discharge or within 30 postoperative days. A single-center retrospective study of all patients undergoing a Fontan procedure was performed. Patient and intervention-related characteristics were examined from birth through Fontan. Data were described using standard summary

SUBMITTER: Rochelson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7438300 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Autumn

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature