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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Thoracic Surgery

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  • Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) repair can lead to challenging postoperative pulmonary venous obstruction.
  • Recurrent obstruction necessitates complex management strategies and reoperations.

Observation:

  • A case of recurrent postoperative pulmonary venous obstruction after TAPVC repair required four reoperations.
  • The fourth reoperation focused on a novel sutureless technique.

Findings:

  • A sutureless method utilizing an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) patch was employed for atrial septum and neoatrial roof reconstruction.
  • This approach demonstrated potential in managing complex recurrent obstruction.

Implications:

  • The use of artificial patch materials like ePTFE presents a promising alternative for reconstructing critical venous pathways.
  • This technique may expand the applicability of surgical interventions for complex TAPVC repair complications.