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Functional health status of adolescents after the Fontan procedure - comparison with their siblings
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 09/14/09

Manlhiot C et al. – Adolescents with Fontan physiology reported a lower functional health status in physical domains than their siblings, but had similar status in psychosocial domains. Having a sibling was associated with lower reported functional health status, suggesting an important effect of self–perceived physical limitations over true limitations.

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Parent- Versus Child-Reported Functional Health Status After the Fontan Procedure
Pediatrics, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 66%

Clinical outcome of the Fontan operation in patients with impaired ventricular function
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 10/16/09 Relevance Score: 66%

Fontan Palliation in the Modern Era: Factors Impacting Mortality and Morbidity
Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 10/13/09 Relevance Score: 65%

Larger aortic reconstruction corresponds to diminished left pulmonary artery size in patients with single-ventricle physiology
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 11/11/09 Relevance Score: 64%

Risks of Complications by Attending Physicians After Performing Nighttime Procedures
JAMA, 10/15/09 Relevance Score: 45%