De novo fenestration of extra‐cardiac fontan goretex conduit assisted by inoue balloon

Abstract

De novo fenestration of Goretex conduit of extra-cardiac total cavopulmonary connection in the postoperative period is challenging, and is rarely reported. We report a 17-year-old boy with failing Fontan circuit in whom fenestration was created, aided by an Inoue balloon.

A novel procedure of puncture to access the pulmonary venous atrium in complex congenital heart disease with surgical correction

“…However, ePTFE material has dielectric insulating properties and severely calcified Xenomedica R material also could not be perforated by radiofrequency energy. Several procedures were reported in the past decade [13][14][15][16] . In our experience, those methods were useful in some patients but not all.…”

Diaphragmatic Fenestration for Resistant Pleural Effusions After Univentricular Palliation

“…If the Fontan conduit had not been fenestrated, fenestration was first performed either surgically (n = 1) or percutaneously (n = 1) using the technique described earlier. 9 Diaphragmatic fenestration was first performed on the side where the chest tube drainage was higher and on the side where the thoracic duct could be ligated. At a later date, the procedure was performed, if needed, on the opposite side.…”

Methods for and Clinical Effects of Trans-Catheter Puncture and Fenestration to Fontan Conduit

“…報告され始めた11, 12) ．さらには，CA を目的とした開 窓作成 13, 14) や Fontan 術後急性期に胸水や低心拍出 量症候群(low output syndrome: LOS)などを適応と した開窓作成も多数報告されるようになっていた15) …”