| Literature DB >> 10192745 |
N Yoshimura1, M Yamaguchi, H Ohashi, Y Oshima, Y Toyoda, K Ogawa.
Abstract
Both the original and modified Fontan procedures are associated with several late complications such as atrial arrhythmias, thromboembolism, and right pulmonary vein compression caused by a markedly enlarged right atrium. We describe herein the case of a patient who underwent conversion of right atrioventricular to total cavopulmonary anastomosis to control atrial arrhythmia that developed 12 years after a modified Fontan operation. The procedure proved successful in alleviating his symptoms immediately. He is now doing well with no recurrence of atrial arrhythmia 1 year after the operation.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10192745 DOI: 10.1007/BF02483024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Today ISSN: 0941-1291 Impact factor: 2.549