Cavopulmonary Anastomosis During Same Hospitalization as Stage 1 Norwood/Hybrid Palliative Surgery

Infants with HLHS who remain hospitalized after stage 1 until their stage 2 palliation differ significantly from infants who were discharged. Several clinical characteristics, comorbidities, and need for interventions are associated with the likelihood for undergoing stage 2 palliation during the same hospitalization. Timely identification and intervention of adjustable causes of heart failure may improve outcomes.