Massive air embolism after the repair of obstructed total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage: an unusual complication.

We report a case of obstructed total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage that was repaired using the sutureless repair with the in situ pericardium. In the immediate postoperative period, the patient developed massive air embolism that was managed by mechanical support. The patient recovered without any significant clinical sequelae.