Abstract
We performed a retrospective cohort study to assess the relation between administration of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and duration of pleural drainage in the early postoperative period in patients who underwent a modified Fontan operation at our institution from 1990 through 1996. This study failed to show that administration of captopril decreased the duration of pleural drainage in patients after a modified Fontan operation.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / administration & dosage*
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / adverse effects
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Captopril / administration & dosage*
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Captopril / adverse effects
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Cohort Studies
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Female
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Fontan Procedure*
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Humans
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Infant
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Length of Stay
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Male
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Pleural Effusion / drug therapy*
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Postoperative Complications / drug therapy*
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Postoperative Period
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Retrospective Studies
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
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Captopril