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Ann Thorac Surg 2002;74:931-932
© 2002 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Case report

Diaphragmatic fenestration for resistant pleural effusions after univentricular repair

Manoj Durairaj, MSa, Rajesh Sharma, MCh*a, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, MCha, Anil Bhan, MCha, Panangipalli Venugopal, MCha

a Cardiothoracic Center, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

Accepted for publication April 1, 2002.

* Address reprint requests to Dr Sharma, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar 110029, New Delhi 110029, India
e-mail: rsharmacvs{at}hotmail.com

A 12-year-old child with chronic pleural effusions for a month and a half after a fenestrated Fontan operation underwent bilateral diaphragmatic fenestrations with complete relief. We suggest this approach as an alternative treatment for chronic pleural effusions that may ensue after total cavopulmonary connection.




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