Repair of tetralogy of Fallot in neonates and young infants

The timing of repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) remains controversial. Advantages to early complete repair include removal of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, alleviation of systemic hypoxia, and avoidance of palliation with an arteriopulmonary shunt. This is a retrospective review of...

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Published in:Circulation (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1999-11, Vol.100 (19), p.II157-II161
Main Authors: PIGULA, F. A, KHALIL, P. N, MAYER, J. E, DEL NIDO, P. J, JONAS, R. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Medical sciences
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the heart
Tetralogy of Fallot - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The timing of repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) remains controversial. Advantages to early complete repair include removal of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, alleviation of systemic hypoxia, and avoidance of palliation with an arteriopulmonary shunt. This is a retrospective review of 99 children with TOF pulmonary stenosis (TOF/PS) or TOF pulmonary atresia (TOF/PA) who were
ISSN:0009-7322
1524-4539