Prospective observational study comparing the outcomes of fenestrated and non-fenestrated extracardiac Fontan procedure | Synapse
April 15, 2026
Prospective observational study comparing the outcomes of fenestrated and non-fenestrated extracardiac Fontan procedure
Key Points
To evaluate the impact of fenestration on early perioperative outcomes of the extracardiac Fontan procedure.
Prospective observational design
Comparison of fenestrated and non-fenestrated procedures
Assessment of perioperative outcomes
Fenestration did not lead to significant improvement in most perioperative outcomes
Need for larger studies to better define fenestration's role
Abstract
In the present cohort, fenestration was not associated with a statistically significant improvement in most early perioperative outcomes. Larger studies are needed to define its role.