Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor should I consult for a Fontan procedure?You should consult a cardiac or heart surgeon for this procedure.
2. How long does the Fontan procedure take?
Starting with administration of anesthesia to completion of the surgery, the total time is approximately 5 hours.
3. What is a Norwood procedure?
It is the first of a series of three surgeries (followed by the Glenn shunt and Fontan procedure), which is used for treating a severe form of congenital heart disease called single ventricle anomaly such as tricuspid atresia, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, hypoplastic right heart syndrome, etc.
