Sequelae after modified Fontan operation: postoperative haemodynamic data and organ function

摘要

Conclusions-A high proportion of clini- cally asymptomatic patients had abnor- mal laboratory findings on mid-term follow up. Detailed evaluation of organ function is necessary to detect the need for further diagnostic procedures before clinical symptoms develop. Objective-To investigate the specific Sequelae of the Fontan operation, and Particularly the potential sequelae of Chronically elevated systemic venous Pressure. Design-a retrospective analysis of clini- Cal and haemodynamic data and evalua- Tion of organ function in 80 surviving Patients undergoing modified Fontan Operation for various forms of underlying Functionally univentricular hearts.