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Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection.

J A Hawkins, E B Clark, D B Doty

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Surgical repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) significantly improved outcomes after 1976. A standardized right transatrial approach reduced operative mortality in infants with this congenital heart defect.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
    • Congenital Heart Disease
    • Thoracic Surgery

    Background:

    • Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is a severe congenital heart defect requiring surgical intervention.
    • Early surgical techniques for TAPVC were associated with high mortality rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of surgical techniques on operative mortality for TAPVC.
    • To identify factors influencing outcomes in infants undergoing TAPVC repair.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 20 infant TAPVC repairs between 1972 and 1983.
    • Comparison of operative mortality before and after 1976, correlating with surgical approach.
    • Detailed description of pre- and post-1976 surgical techniques, including anastomosis and atrial septal defect management.

    Main Results:

    • Overall operative mortality was 25% (5/20).
    • Mortality significantly decreased after 1976 (8% vs. 57% pre-1976, p<0.04).
    • The standardized right transatrial approach, adopted after 1976, facilitated anatomically correct anastomosis without heart displacement.

    Conclusions:

    • A standardized right transatrial approach for TAPVC repair is crucial for reducing operative mortality.
    • Anatomically correct anastomosis of the left atrium to the common pulmonary vein, achieved with the heart in its natural position, improves surgical outcomes.
    • Refinement in surgical technique, particularly the right transatrial approach, has dramatically improved TAPVC repair success rates.

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