Liver disease after the Fontan procedure: what the hepatologist needs to know.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2010
Abstract
Fifty years ago, only a quarter of infants born with congenital heart disease (CHD) survived beyond the first year of life. It has been estimated that 80% to 85% of patients can expect to reach adulthood. Today, there are close to 1 million adults living with CHD in the United States alone. Since its introduction, the Fontan operation has become established as the dominant surgical repair in patients with univentricular heart physiology. Long-term morbidity associated with this procedure is being more commonly appreciated and liver complications have become more frequently apparent. Hepatologist awareness and familiarity in managing this population alongside the CHD specialist is important for the care of these patients. This dual perspective can provide comprehensive integrated care.
Volume
44
Issue
6
First Page
428
Last Page
431
ISSN
1539-2031
Published In/Presented At
Shah, H., Kuehl, K., & Sherker, A. H. (2010). Liver disease after the Fontan procedure: what the hepatologist needs to know. Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 44(6), 428–431. https://doi.org/10.1097/MCG.0b013e3181d476fc
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
20216078
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article