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Late Repair of Native Pulmonary Valve for Severe Pulmonary Regurgitation After Transannular Patch Repair in Tetralogy of Fallot

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Despite advances in surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot, long-term complications such as pulmonary regurgitation occur frequently. We present a case of a 10-year-old boy who underwent transannular repair of tetralogy of Fallot at 6 months of age. Chronic severe pulmonary regurgitation necessitated late primary repair of his pulmonary valve with resection of the transannular patch, improving his right ventricular function. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. This case underscores the importance of high-resolution preoperative imaging in guiding surgical management and timely intervention for complications after repair and highlights an alternative strategy to minimize the need for repeated valve replacements.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2025.04.023

Authors: John L. Wiegand, Zainab B. Ezzi, Maher N. Abadeer, James A. Quintessenza, Brandi B. Scully

Institutions: University of South Florida, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975