Surgical Management of Fallot’s Tetralogy With Pulmonary Atresia and Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries: Multistage Versus One-Stage Repair

Abstract

A strict and rational approach to Fallot’s tetralogy with pulmonary atresia and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries allows to achieve optimal results. Rehabilitative and unifocalization strategies do not constitute separate philosophies; instead the surgical strategy should be tailored to each individual patient. Based on our previous experience, the ability to achieve definitive intracardiac repair is the real determinant of both improved survival and adequate systolic right ventricular performance on mid-term follow-up.