Staged Versus Complete Repair in the Symptomatic Neonate With Tetralogy of Fallot.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The optimal management of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) in symptomatic neonates remains unknown. We compared outcomes for those undergoing palliation vs complete repair in the neonatal period.

Methods

In a retrospective cohort study of symptomatic neonates with TOF who had a neonatal complete repair (group 1, n = 112) or staged repair (group 2, n = 26) from 2000 to 2013, we compared outcomes at 4 time points: neonatal complete repair vs palliation (group 1 vs 2A), neonatal vs later complete repair (group 1 vs 2B), the single vs combined admissions to achieve a complete repair (group 1 vs group 2A + 2B), and cumulative events 2 years after complete repair for both groups.

Results

Demographics, anatomy, comorbidities, surgical approach, and mortality were similar

SUBMITTER: Bailey J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7054157 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature