Successful left ventricular assist device bridge to transplantation after failure of a fontan revision

J Heart Lung Transplant. 2006 Mar;25(3):365-7. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2005.05.022. Epub 2006 Jan 6.

Abstract

A Fontan operation will eventually fail in many patients. Fontan conversion to extracardiac conduit has been recommended but is not always successful. We present a case of a patient who went into intractable heart failure after reoperation, was rescued by left ventricular assist device implantation, and was finally bridged to heart transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fontan Procedure / adverse effects*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Heart Failure / surgery
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Reoperation
  • Treatment Failure