Title of article :
The Fontan/Kreutzer Procedure: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Hekmat, Manuchehr Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery - Shahid Modarres Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Rafieyian, Sima Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery - Shahid Modarres Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Roodpeyma, Shahla Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery - Shahid Modarres Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Introduction: Fontan/Krutzer (F/K) palliation is a surgical option that can be offered to patients with single ventricle. The outcome
of F/K procedure is affected by several factors including: patient, procedure, management, and gradual increase in right-sided venous pressure. By the pass of time right ventricular failure deteriorate the function of system.
Case Presentation: This study presents a 28-year-old man with tricuspid atresia who underwent F/K procedure at the age of 18 years.
Postoperative course, complications, and outcomes are discussed.
Conclusions: F/k procedurewill increase the survival of patients. The long-term outcomes of patients are associatedwithnumerous
complications. In the absence of patients’ compliance, and close follow-up, the consequence is catastrophic.
Keywords :
Fontan/Kreutzer Procedure , Outcomes , Tricuspid Atresia , Univentricular Heart
Journal title :
Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Annals
