Late Gestation Fetal Growth in Infants Undergoing Stage 1 Palliation for Single Ventricle Heart Disease

The authors aimed to investigate late gestation fetal growth patterns and their impact on postnatal outcomes in infants with single ventricle heart disease undergoing stage 1 palliation. Their analysis revealed that while growth velocity declines in late gestation, infants born at later gestational ages had improved postnatal outcomes, including shorter durations of mechanical ventilation and increased likelihood of progressing to stage 2 palliation. This study highlights the importance of gestational age in informing delivery timing decisions for this patient population.