Int J Cardiovasc Imaging
April 2011
The objective of the study is to assess efficacy and safety of the Amplatzer septal device for percutaneous occlusion of Fontan fenestration. Fenestration improves postoperative outcomes in children undergoing Fontan repair. Many of these fenestrations close spontaneously; persistent fenestrations ultimately cause desaturation and can be a potential cause of paradoxical embolism.
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