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Complete Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot in the Neonatal Versus Non-neonatal Period: A Meta-analysis. Pediatr Cardiol 2017 Jun;38(5):893-901

Date

02/13/2017

Pubmed ID

28190140

DOI

10.1007/s00246-017-1579-8

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85012157762 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   66 Citations

Abstract

It is unclear if neonatal tetralogy of Fallot repair offers better outcomes compared to repair later in infancy. We therefore conducted a meta-analysis comparing outcomes of neonatal and non-neonatal repair. Manuscripts were identified and reviewed for quality and bias with favorably scored manuscripts being included in the final meta-analysis. Several perioperative and postoperative variables were compared. A total of 8 studies with 3858 patients were included in the analysis. Of these patients, 19% underwent neonatal repair. Neonatal repair was associated with increased mortality, longer intensive care unit stays, and longer total hospital length of stay.

Author List

Loomba RS, Buelow MW, Woods RK

Author

Matthew W. Buelow MD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Age Factors
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Tetralogy of Fallot
Time Factors