Fontan Operation

The Fontan Operation is a major heart procedure used to treat patients with congenital heart defects characterized by a single ventricle. It is a two-stage procedure that aims to redirect the circulation of the heart, allowing blood to flow from the veins to the lungs without using a separate ventricle to do so. The Fontan procedure has drastically improved the quality of life for people with congenital heart defects, allowing them to live longer and healthier lives. Its success has also encouraged further research in the areas of cardiopulmonary performance and development of additional therapies. The Fontan Operation has enabled individuals with single ventricle anomalies to have a better quality of life, with fewer complications and longer survival.