title: Diaphragmatic fenestration for resistant pleural effusions after univentricular repair.
abstract: A 12-year-old child with chronic pleural effusions for a month and a half after a fenestrated Fontan operation underwent bilateral diaphragmatic fenestrations with complete relief. We suggest this approach as an alternative treatment for chronic pleural effusions that may ensue after total cavopulmonary connection.
authors.forename: Manoj
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Durairaj
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Shiv Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Choudhary
authors.forename: Anil
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bhan
authors.forename: Panangipalli
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Venugopal
mesh_terms: D015505:Chest Tubes; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000601:surgery*; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D018729:Fontan Procedure; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation