Factor V Leiden mutation: An added risk in single ventricle palliation

Abstract

We present the case report of a child with Factor V Leiden mutation who underwent Fontan procedure. Thromboembolism is a widely recognized complication of the Fontan procedure and its modifications. Factor V Leiden mutation, being a hypercoagulable state, posed a higher risk for thromboembolism in this child. Appropriate measures taken before and after surgery prevented postoperative coagulopathy.

Keywords

• Factor V Leiden mutation
• Fontan
• thromboembolism