Tetralogy of Fallot Repair in Developing Countries: International Quality Improvement Collaborative

Conclusions In LMIC, TOF patients are often operated after age 1 year, unlike developed countries older age is not a risk factor for mortality. Nutritional and hypoxemic status were associated with higher mortality and infections. This information fills a critical knowledge gap for surgery in LMIC .
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research