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Fontan Conversion in an Adult With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 38-year-old man with a functional single ventricle secondary to hypoplastic left heart syndrome presented with exertional fatigue. His last palliation was an intra-atrial conduit Fontan procedure. Comprehensive evaluation showed elevated liver enzyme values and a small, calcified conduit. Successful conversion to a nonfenestrated extracardiac conduit Fontan was performed with normalization of his liver enzyme values.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102495

Authors: Sameh M. Said, Ali Mashadi, Yasin Essa, Markus Erb

Institutions: Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Boston Children's Health Physicians

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850