Mid-term results and late events after the Fontan operation: A single-center experience
Tolga Akbaş,
Fadli Demir,
Sevcan Erdem
et al.
Abstract:Background: This study aimed to review our institutional experience with the Fontan operation, the adverse severe events we encountered during mid-term follow-up, and the associated risk factors.
Methods: In the study, the medical records of 40 patients (22 males, 18 females) who underwent Fontan operation between August 1993 and August 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were followed up for at least six months.
Results: The Fontan operation was performed at a median age of 6.5 years (range, 3 to… Show more
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