Haemodynamics in a patient with Fontan physiology undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic surgery in patients with Fontan circulation is a haemodynamic challenge; venous return may be compromised by insufflation of carbon dioxide into the abdomen (increasing intra-abdominal pressure), the use of reverse Trendelenburg position and positive pressure ventilation. Combined with...

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Main Authors: Pans, S.J.A., van Kimmenade, R.R.J., Ruurda, J.P., Meijboom, F.J., Sieswerda, G.T., van Zaane, B.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Bohn Stafleu van Loghum 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4497991/