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Optimal management for tetralogy of Fallot repair prioritizes individual anatomy, age, and weight. Tailoring surgical techniques to patient morphology ensures the best outcomes, demonstrated by a low mortality rate in a large cohort.

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  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Surgery
  • Cardiac Anatomy

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  • Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) management requires careful consideration of patient-specific factors.
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  • To report outcomes of a large cohort undergoing tetralogy of Fallot repair.

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    • Surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot demonstrated excellent results when techniques were adapted to individual anatomy.
    • A cohort of 318 patients underwent repair between 1993 and 2005.
    • A single hospital death occurred, resulting in a mortality rate of 0.3% (1/318).

    Conclusions:

    • Optimal tetralogy of Fallot management hinges on individualized surgical approaches.
    • Adapting surgical techniques to specific cardiac morphology is key to successful outcomes.
    • This study demonstrates a low mortality rate for tetralogy of Fallot repair with tailored surgical strategies.