Late conduit occlusion after modified Fontan procedure with classic Glenn shunt.

Koutlas, T C; Harrison, J K; Bashore, T M; O'Laughlin, M P; Tripp, M E; Gaynor, J W · Ann Thorac Surg · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A number of patients with complex congenital heart disease who were initially palliated with a classic Glenn shunt subsequently underwent modified Fontan procedures. This report discusses the operative management of complete occlusion of right atrial-to-right ventricular conduits in patients with patent classic Glenn shunts. The literature is reviewed regarding similar patients, and alternative treatment strategies are discussed.

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