Accuracy of a New Echocardiographic Index to Predict Need for Trans-annular Patch in Tetralogy of Fallot
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DOI: 10.1007/s00246-018-1973-x
Abstract: The long-term outcome after repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is critically dependent pulmonary valve competence that is compromised by trans-annular patch (TAP). We compared a new echocardiographic index [pulmonary annulus index (PAI)] to conventional… read more here.
Keywords: index; tap; trans annular; annular patch ... See more keywords
Effect of Pulmonary Valve Replacement in the Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot Patients with Trans-annular Incision: More than 20 Years of Follow-up
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DOI: 10.4070/kcj.2020.0331
Abstract: Background and Objectives We reviewed the long-term outcomes after tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair with trans-annular incision; and evaluated the effectiveness of pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) on outcomes. Methods This was a retrospective review of… read more here.
Keywords: pvr group; trans annular; annular incision; repair ... See more keywords