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Background: The role of diastolic ventricular function before and after Fontan operation has not been well understood. Considering the unique hemodynamics of the Fontan circulation, it may affect the acute postoperative course. We studied diastolic function immediately before and after Fontan operation.Methods: Seven patients who underwent Fontan operation (4 with LV morphology and 3 with RV morphology,...
Background: We have been extending the indication of Fontan-type procedures (F) to those who have pulmonary artery (PA) distortion, atrioventricular (AV) valve regurgitation, anomalous venous return, or supraventricular (SV) tachyarrhythmia by additional simultaneous surgical interventions. The current risk factors for F were evaluated.Methods: Records of 308 consecutive patients who had F for various...
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