Early thromboembolic complications after total cavopulmonary connection/Fontan operation in children: A five year single centre review

Patients following total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC)/Fontan surgery are at a higher risk of developing systemic and non-systemic thromboembolic complications (TEC). Despite their potential for being serious and life threatening, very few studies have investigated TEC profile in the early postoperative period in children. To study the incidence, symptom profile, possible risk factors, and outcomes in the early postoperative period for up to...