Surgical outcomes in the treatment of patients with tetralogy of Fallot and absent pulmonary valve☆

Abstract

In contrast to children and adults with TOF/APV, neonates and small infants presenting with respiratory symptoms require prolonged ventilation and additional reinterventions for airway compression. Our current surgical approach which includes reduction and suspension of pulmonary arteries, reconstruction of a competent RVOT, and aggressive postoperative ventilatory management to relieve airway obstruction offers satisfactory outcomes.