What is Bidirectional Superior Cavopulmonary Shunt-Bidirectional Glenn Shunt ?
Hospital mortality is between 5 and 10 per cent. Early palliation is very good with arterial saturation around 85 per cent. one year survival is reported as 90 per cent and five year as 80 per cent. Most patients undergo a second operation to complete modified Fontan operation (Total Cavopulmonary connection - TCPC).