[Fontan operation; progress in the methodology and its outcome]

H Ichikawa; S Ohtake; N Fukushima; H Matsuda

[Fontan operation; progress in the methodology and its outcome]

Kyobu Geka. 2003 Apr;56(4):271-5.

[Article in Japanese]

Authors

H Ichikawa¹, S Ohtake, N Fukushima, H Matsuda

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Osaka University Medical School, Suita, Japan.

PMID: 12701188

Abstract

In recent years, the outcome of the Fontan-type operation has markedly improved by the application of total cavopulmonary connection method, the staged strategy to reach Fontan operation and the application of fenestration. In this report, the histological aspect of the changes in the operative techniques and the long term outcome in our institution are described.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
Fontan Procedure / methods*
Heart Atria / surgery*
Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
Humans
Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
Quality of Life
Treatment Outcome