Use of a bifurcated ePTFE graft for off-pump extracardiac Fontan completion

A 6-year-old girl underwent off-pump extracardiac Fontan completion. Intrapericardial inferior caval vein was found to be accompanied by the hepatic vein on the left side; a 20 x 10 x 10-mm bifurcated ePTFE graft was used without external shunting. This approach is practical for the surgeons and may...

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Published in:	The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon Vol. 55; no. 5; p. 324
Main Authors:	Goksel, O S, Tireli, E, Sungur, Z, Harmandar, B, Nisli, K, Dayioglu, E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-08-2007
Subjects:	Blood Vessel Prosthesis Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation Child Female Fontan Procedure - methods Heart Defects, Congenital - surgery Heart Ventricles - abnormalities Humans Polytetrafluoroethylene - therapeutic use Prosthesis Design
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Summary:	A 6-year-old girl underwent off-pump extracardiac Fontan completion. Intrapericardial inferior caval vein was found to be accompanied by the hepatic vein on the left side; a 20 x 10 x 10-mm bifurcated ePTFE graft was used without external shunting. This approach is practical for the surgeons and may result in lower perioperative Fontan pressures/transpulmonary gradients as well as a shorter intubation period and hospital stay.
ISSN:	0171-6425
DOI:	10.1055/s-2006-924703