Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Fluid balance and renal function can be difficult to manage in the postoperative infant with tetralogy of Fallot. High fluid volumes are often needed to maintain cardiac output. Aims To stratify patients at risk for advanced renal support following tetralogy of Fallot repair. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of all consecutive tetralogy of Fallot cases operated at a single centre in a 3-year period. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Michael J Griksaitis, Rebekah R Kemp, Robert J Dyer, James P Gnanapragasam, Nicola Viola, Iain Macintosh, Kim Sykes |
Journal | Cardiology in the young
(Cardiol Young)
Vol. 25
Issue 4
Pg. 760-4
(Apr 2015)
ISSN: 1467-1107 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 24915125
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- England
- Female
- Hospitals, University
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Intensive Care Units, Pediatric
- Length of Stay
- Male
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Postoperative Care
(methods)
- Postoperative Complications
(therapy)
- Retrospective Studies
- Risk Assessment
- Tetralogy of Fallot
(surgery, therapy)
- Treatment Outcome
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