Table 4 Complications after Fontan surgery
Classic Fontan (n = 26) | Extracardiac Fontan (n = 278) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean hospital stay (days) | 16 | 14 | 0.000 |
Median ICU stay (days) | 3 | 2 | 0.255 |
Acut renal failure (n,%) | – | 3 (1%) | 0.596 |
Nodal rhythm (n,%) | 1 (4%) | 13 (5%) | 0.847 |
Temporary neurological problem (n,%) | – | 1 (1%) | 0.760 |
Prolonged pleural drainage (n,%) | 1 (4%) | 21 (8%) | 0.487 |
Hemorrhage revision (n,%) | – | 4 (2%) | 0.540 |
Protein-losing enteropathy (n,%) | – | 2 (1%) | 0.666 |
Mortality (n,%) | 2 (8%) | 2 (1%) | 0.003 |