Fontan Failure and Thrombosis of Total Cavo-Pulmonary Connection Conduit

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2014 Apr-Jun;52(194):834-6.

Abstract

The immediate postoperative period of Fontan operation is frequently complicated by hemodynamic instability, sometimes requiring fenestration of the conduit. Thrombosis of total cavo-pulmonary connection conduit warrants early intervention to prevent systemic and pulmonary embolism. We report a case of Fontan failure requiring fenestration; which was further complicated by thrombosis of total cavo-pulmonary connection conduit and managed with anticoagulants.

Keywords: congenital heart disease; fontan procedure; thrombosis..

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fontan Procedure / adverse effects*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Reoperation
  • Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Thrombosis / therapy

Substances

  • Anticoagulants