Why the study?
What are the clinical and functional outcomes of total correction of tetralogy of Fallot in adults?
Population
42 adults with tetralogy of Fallot, 33 of whom had previous palliative operations.
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
up to 13 years
Authors
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Supports feasibility of adult TOF repair; leaves open need for prospective data on durability and selection.
What are the clinical and functional outcomes of total correction of tetralogy of Fallot in adults?
Total correction of tetralogy of Fallot in adults is associated with acceptable mortality and significant functional improvement, though residual defects and conduction abnormalities may occur.
Mattila et al. (1984) studied this question.
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