Outcomes of Fontan patients undergoing combined heart-liver transplantation in pediatric hospitals across the United States
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In brief
In brief
This multi-center US study analyzed outcomes of 34 Fontan patients who underwent combined heart-liver transplantation between 2010-2024, with 82% occurring after 2019. One-year survival was 85% overall, with all deaths occurring within 6 months post-transplant; patients with lower MELD-PELD scores showed better outcomes.
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This multi-center US study analyzed outcomes of 34 Fontan patients who underwent combined heart-liver transplantation between 2010-2024, with 82% occurring after 2019. One-year survival was 85% overall, with all deaths occurring within 6 months post-transplant; patients with lower MELD-PELD scores showed better outcomes.
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