Despite overall improvements in outcomes for patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, there remain anatomic features that can place these patients at higher risk throughout their treatment course. These include severe preoperative obstruction to pulmonary venous return, restrictive atrial septum, coronary fistulae, severe tricuspid regurgitation, smaller ascending aorta diameter (especially if <2 mm), and poor ventricular function. The risk of traditional staged palliation has led to the development of alternative strategies for such patients. To further improve the outcomes, we must continue to diligently examine and study anatomic details in HLHS patients.
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