Postoperative prone position management of tetralogy of fallot with absent pulmonary valve syndrome.

Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve syndrome is commonly associated with respiratory failure both before and after surgery. This report describes our experience using prone positioning with bilateral pillows to avoid compression of the anterior chest wall after surgery. In the case here, the patient's respiratory distress was improved by this positioning. Prone position and avoiding anterior chest compression has an effect on severe respiratory distress of tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve syndrome.