Management of the anatomical variants of tetralogy of
Fallot
Neonates born with tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia who do not have stable flow to the lungs through
collateral arteries will require surgical intervention prior to discharge from the hospital. In newborns with tetralogy
of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve, surgical repair may be required prior to initial discharge from hospital if
obstruction to the airways is a prominent symptom. In cases with tetralogy of Fallot with atrioventricular septal
defect, complete repair is usually performed later in life compared to patients with uncomplicated tetralogy of Fallot,
typically between the ages of 6 and 12 months. If significantly