Long-Term Outcome of Patients With Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect Combined With the Tetralogy of Fallot: Staged Repair Is Not Inferior to Primary Repair

Cyanotic and very young children with complete atrioventricular septal defect combined with the tetralogy of Fallot who require urgent treatment have long-term outcomes after staged repair similar to those of patients who undergo primary repair. Preoperative atrioventricular valve regurgitation is associated with increased risk for reoperation over the long-term.