Surgical correction of scoliosis in children with congenital heart failure (Fontan circulation): case report and literature review.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Patients with Fontan circulation represent a significant cardiorespiratory risk during spinal surgery. We report about two patients with severe scoliosis and Fontan circulation and their successful operative treatment. The case report will be compared with the national and international literature.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Defects, Congenital
- Heart Failure
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Scoliosis
Anatomy
- thoracic spine