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Noah finds support at Children's Health after Fontan surgery
Olivia was 26 weeks pregnant when she learned that her unborn son, Noah, had hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a congenital heart defect critically affecting the left side of his heart.
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Many children enjoy active lives after the Fontan procedure and live well into adulthood. However, the Fontan procedure is not a cure for their heart defect. Even if your child isn't showing any visible problems after a Fontan procedure, they still have complex health needs that must be monitored to avoid the risk of serious complications later in life. These include:
Obstruction/narrowing of the Fontan pathway, lung arteries and aorta
Valve leakage
Problems with their lymphatic system
Problems with their liver, lungs and/or kidneys
We know caring for a child with this complex condition can seem overwhelming. That’s why we developed a special Fontan program to help children live their healthiest life possible. Our team brings together specialists dedicated to treating all the needs children with complex single ventricle conditions face, including:
Heart health
Lung health
Liver health
Neurodevelopmental health
Nutritional health
Social/emotional health
We treat more children who have had the Fontan procedure than many hospitals in Texas. Our expert team allows us to anticipate and manage the complex health issues for these patients. We can help your child stay as healthy as possible during and after treatment.