| Literature DB >> 26407544 |
Elisa Bradley1,2, Benjamin Hendrickson3,4, Curt Daniels3,4.
Abstract
OPINION STATEMENT: Adults with complex congenital heart disease that resulted in a Fontan procedure frequently experience late cardiac failure. Increasingly, liver disease is recognized as an important complication of single-ventricle anatomy and Fontan physiology; however, there is no consensus regarding liver evaluation in this population. Here, we review what is known about liver disease in this unique group and propose screening and prevention measures. We also review controversial treatment areas including assist devices and transplantation, with a review of outcomes in isolated heart and combined heart-liver transplant.Entities:
Keywords: Cirrhosis; Fontan; Liver disease; Single ventricle
Year: 2015 PMID: 26407544 PMCID: PMC5831136 DOI: 10.1007/s11936-015-0412-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Treat Options Cardiovasc Med ISSN: 1092-8464