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[Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection. Experience with 70 cases]
M A Binotto1, S Gimenez, E Atik
1Instituto do Coração do Hospital das Clínicas-FMUSP, São Paulo, SP.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|April 1, 1996
Summary
Surgical correction of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection in infants has low risk and good outcomes. Early referral and aggressive preoperative stabilization are crucial for successful treatment of this congenital heart defect.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Surgery
Context:
- Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is a rare congenital heart defect.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for improving outcomes.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the clinical and surgical outcomes of TAPVC patients.
- To identify risk factors for mortality in TAPVC.
Summary:
- Retrospective review of 70 TAPVC patients (1985-1993).
- Common types included supracardiac (63%).
- Infection, poor clinical status, and age were identified as risk factors for death.
Impact:
- Surgical correction of TAPVC in infancy is associated with low risk and good results.
- Emphasizes the importance of early referral, preoperative stabilization, and postoperative care for TAPVC management.