Higher Pulmonary Vein Index From Preoperative Computed Angiography &
Good Surgical Resection Ensures A Smooth Post-Operative Recovery Sans
Low Cardiac Output Syndrome in a TOF Child-Special Emphasis On Indices
Of Evaluation, Monocusp Preparation.
Abstract
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a common cyanotic congenital heart disease.
Its surgical correction requires ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure
and right ventricular outflow tract obstruction (RVOTO) relief, with
transannular patch enlargement (TAPE) of the pulmonary valve. The first
successful repair of TOF was reported in 1954 and consisted of closure
of the VSD through a large right ventriculotomy, and RVOTO relief with
TAPE of the pulmonary valve. To predict the intra-operative requirements
and post-operative course of patients with this condition, various
evaluation indices are available that can provide a good indication of
patient prognosis. In this case report, we describe a novel pulmonary
vein index (PVI) indicator that offers prognostic indications for
pediatric cardiac patients who have undergone surgical correction of
TOF.