Effect of age and surgical technique on symptomatic arrhythmias after the Fontan procedure

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of newer Fontan modifications (lateral tunnel with or without fenestration) and patient's age at surgery on the incidence and impact of symptomatic postoperative early and intermediate arrhythmias. Modifications to the Fontan procedure are used to decrease postoperative complications, and the Fontan procedure is now being performed on younger patients to reduce age-related changes in...