Subaxillary thoracotomy pulmonary valve-sparing repair of tetralogy of Fallot using the transatrial approach: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preserving the pulmonary valve during tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair via a right subaxillary approach is important as it reduces pulmonary regurgitation, maintains right ventricular function, and minimizes long-term complications, thereby improving patient outcomes. It is also innovative as it combines minimally invasive techniques with advanced surgical precision, offering better cosmetic results and expanding surgical options for complex congenital heart defects. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of right subaxillary mini-incision procedures for TOF transatrial repair with pulmonary valve preservation.

Methods

The cases of 20 pediatric patients diagnosed with TOF who underwent right subaxillary mini-incision transatrial repair with pulmonary v

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12432683 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature