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During the Fontan operation, oxygen-poor blood is
redirected from the lower half of the body to the pulmonary artery, which
carries blood to the lungs.
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Conditions Treated with Fontan Operation:
Fontan operation is the last of three operations that are performed in order to treat hyoplastic left heart syndrome, a fatal congenital heart defect.
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There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
Fontan operation. A pediatric heart transplant is a surgical alternative.
Anesthesia with Fontan Operation:
Fontan operation is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Fontan Operation:
Possible risks following Fontan operation include infection, bleeding, nerve damage and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after Fontan Operation:
The prognosis for a positive end result following Fontan operation is good. After all three surgeries, the survival rate is about 90 percent.
Recovery from Fontan Operation:
Total recovery from Fontan operation takes six to eight weeks.
