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    Long-term experience with the one-and-a-half ventricle repair for simple and complex congenital heart defects

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    The one-and-a-half ventricle repair (1.5VR) is a surgical alternative to Fontan circulation or high-risk biventricular repair in patients with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) with a hypoplastic right ventricle (RV). We report our 25 years of experience to evaluate whether the degree of anatomical complexity of the CHD can affect long-term outcomes

    The presence of an additional ventricular chamber does not change the outcome of Fontan circulation: a comparative study

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    The role of an additional ventricle in patients with a functional single ventricle undergoing the Fontan operation has been debated due to conflicting data. Our goal was to report our experience with Fontan circulation for complex congenital heart disease, with a focus on the influence that an additional ventricular chamber may have on early and long-term clinical outcomes
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