The Modified Fontan Procedure With Use of Extracardiac Conduit in Adults: Analysis of 32 Consecutive Patients

The modified Fontan procedure with use of an extracardiac conduit can be performed in adults with encouraging early and midterm results. The majority of late survivors had improved quality of life. The incidence of late death, reoperation, arrhythmias, and thromboembolic events was low during follow-up.