Pleural and mediastinal effusions after the extracardiac total cavopulmonary connection: Risk factors and impact on outcome [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022 BackgroundThis study investigated the volume and duration of pleural and mediastinal effusions following extracardiac total cavopulmonary connection, as well as preoperative risk factors and their impact on outcome.Materials and methodsA total of 210 ...
Paul Philipp Heinisch +17 more
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An alternate technique of performing total cavopulmonary connection without cardiopulmonary bypass [PDF]
Annals of Pediatric Cardiology, 2023 Total cavopulmonary connection (Fontan) without using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) may be superior to Fontan on CPB. In the experience of many, a Fontan operation without CPB may be associated with a reduced need for inotropic support, improved outcomes ...
Sachin Talwar +5 more
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Persistent Liver Dysfunction in Pediatric Patients After Total Cavopulmonary Connection Surgery [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022 BackgroundStudies have reported early liver dysfunction (LD) after cardiac surgery is associated with short and long-term mortality. In this study, we aimed to investigate risk factors for persistent LD after total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) surgery.
Qipeng Luo +9 more
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Risk Factors and Long-Term Prognosis for Chylothorax After Total Cavopulmonary Connection in Children: A Retrospective Study From a Single Center [PDF]
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021 Background: Chylothorax is a severe complication after total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) in children. This study was performed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and short- and long-term prognosis for chylothorax.Methods: We retrospectively ...
Liting Bai +9 more
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Postoperative Alanine Aminotransferase Levels Are Associated with Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Total Cavopulmonary Connection [PDF]
Children, 2022 Background: This single-center, retrospective study aims to determine the association between alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC).
Siyao Chen +3 more
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Recurrent sustained atrial arrhythmias and thromboembolism in Fontan patients with total cavopulmonary connection [PDF]
International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature, 2021 Background: Total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) is associated with a lower risk of incident atrial arrhythmias as compared to atriopulmonary Fontan, but the risk of recurrent atrial arrhythmias is unknown in this population.
Alexander C. Egbe +14 more
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Anomalous hepatic vein drainage to the atrium following extracardiac total cavopulmonary connection: a case report and literature review [PDF]
Journal of Cardiothoracic SurgeryBackground The discovery of anomalous hepatic vein drainage into the atrium following extracardiac total cavopulmonary connection in patients with single ventricle is extremely rare. This study aims to enhance our understanding of this phenomenon.
Xuechen Liu +5 more
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Risk Factors of Exercise Intolerance in Children and Adolescents After Total Cavopulmonary Connection [PDF]
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease(1) Background: Exercise intolerance is a nearly ubiquitous consequence among patients who have undergone the total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) or modified Fontan procedure; however, the specific factors influencing this condition—especially the ...
Xuwen Xiao +8 more
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Reversal of Glenn-associated diffuse pulmonary arteriovenous malformations after total cavopulmonary connection: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular MedicineBackgroundDiffuse pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are a rare but serious complication after the Glenn procedure. Clinically, they typically present with progressive hypoxemia, which can lead to worsening cyanosis, reduced exercise tolerance,
Mengqi Zhao +5 more
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The Influence of Respiration on Blood Flow in the Fontan Circulation: Insights for Imaging-Based Clinical Evaluation of the Total Cavopulmonary Connection [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2021 Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect and functionally univentricular heart defects represent the most severe end of this spectrum. The Fontan circulation provides an unique solution for single ventricle patients, by connecting both ...
Séline F. S. van der Woude +8 more
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