The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Oct 2024
Burden of Reintervention after Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: A joint pediatric and adult congenital experience over 30 years.
There is a high burden of reintervention after repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). We compare procedural burden and late outcomes in valve-sparing repair (VSR) and transannular patch (TAP) cohorts over 30 years. ⋯ The procedural burden remains high following TOF repair. TAP is associated with higher procedural burden in matched and nonmatched cohorts. VSR has increased risk of reoperation for RVOT obstruction only in nonmatched comparisons. Anatomical complexity and surgical repair strategy influence procedural burden following TOF repair.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Oct 2024
The Impact of a Residual Atrial Communication in Patients Undergoing Complete Repair for Tetralogy of Fallot: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis.
Surgeons may leave a residual atrial-level communication during complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) in anticipation of restrictive right ventricle physiology or as routine practice. We investigated the impact of closing the interatrial communication at the time of definitive TOF repair. ⋯ Closure of the atrial-level communication during complete TOF repair does not significantly impact the immediate postoperative course or mid-term outcomes. Further investigation is warranted to better understand how patency influences long-term outcomes.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Oct 2024
Comparison of pulmonary artery growth between ductus stent and systemic-to-pulmonary shunt as single-ventricle palliation.
We aimed to compare the pulmonary artery (PA) growth between infants with univentricular hearts who underwent a ductus stenting (DS) and those who received a systemic to pulmonary shunt (SPS) as an initial palliation. ⋯ In infants with univentricular heart after DS, freedom from PA interventions after stage II was lower and the left PA index was smaller, compared with those after SPS. Long-term outcomes after the Fontan procedure should be addressed in patients after DS.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Oct 2024
Initial Balloon Versus Surgical Valvuloplasty In Children With Isolated Congenital Aortic Stenosis: Impact On Timing Of Aortic Valve Replacement.
To evaluate the influence of initial intervention on the long-term outcomes in congenital aortic stenosis. ⋯ We demonstrate excellent early and late survival in patients with congenital aortic stenosis after initial balloon or surgical valvuloplasty. Whilst children who had balloon valvuloplasty had AVR earlier than those who had initial surgical valvuloplasty, patient factors had a greater influence on survival than choice of initial intervention.