The Hemi-Fontan operation: A critical overview

Abstract

The hemi-Fontan (HF) operation is a staging procedure in the journey towards an ultimate Fontan palliation. Although popular in the Western world, it has found limited application in the developing world. In this review we discuss the indications, techniques, merits, and demerits of this procedure along with its present day role in developing world where there is lack of awareness about this operation.

Keywords

• Fontan
• single ventricle
• superior cavopulmonary anastomosis