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Long-term results of correction of tetralogy of Fallot in adulthood
Author(s) -
Fernando Antibas Atik,
Edmar Atik,
Cláudio Ribeiro da Cunha,
Luiz Fernando Canêo,
Renato S. Assad,
Marcelo Biscegli Jatene,
Arlindo Riso,
Miguel BarberoMarcial
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2003.11.002
Subject(s) - tetralogy of fallot , medicine , ventricular outflow tract , cardiology , stenosis , pulmonary valve , pulmonary insufficiency , pulmonary atresia , shunt (medical) , pulmonary valve insufficiency , surgery , heart disease , pulmonary regurgitation
The natural history of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) allows that a minority of patients reach adulthood without any treatment, representing mild forms of the disease. The aim of this study is the long-term evaluation of patients with TOF surgically treated in adulthood, in order to define its real benefit.

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