| Literature DB >> 28190140 |
Rohit S Loomba1, Matthew W Buelow2, Ronald K Woods2.
Abstract
It is unclear if neonatal tetralogy of Fallot repair offers better outcomes compared to repair later in infancy. We therefore conducted a meta-analysis comparing outcomes of neonatal and non-neonatal repair. Manuscripts were identified and reviewed for quality and bias with favorably scored manuscripts being included in the final meta-analysis. Several perioperative and postoperative variables were compared. A total of 8 studies with 3858 patients were included in the analysis. Of these patients, 19% underwent neonatal repair. Neonatal repair was associated with increased mortality, longer intensive care unit stays, and longer total hospital length of stay.Entities:
Keywords: Cyanosis; Hypoxia; Neonatal; Repair; Tetralogy of fallot; Timing
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28190140 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-017-1579-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Cardiol ISSN: 0172-0643 Impact factor: 1.655