Fenestrated Amplatzer device for percutaneous creation of interatrial communication in patients after Fontan operation

A customized Amplatzer septal device with a 5 mm fenestration was used to create an interatrial communication in two patients with previous Fontan operation and clinical indication for fenestration. At follow-up, device fenestration was occluded in both patients. In both patients, the device fenestration was reopened and patency maintained by placement of two stents within the communicating channel. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2003;60:88–93. © 2003 Wiley–Liss, Inc.