Outcomes of Surgery for Simple Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage in Neonates

Hospital mortality remained unchanged over the 36-year period. Survival beyond 2 years offers excellent outcome. Risk factors for mortality were the preoperative clinical status, prolonged bypass time, persisting micro-obstruction, and low operative weight. A reduction in mortality will likely require development of effective medical management for patients who have peripheral PVO not amenable to surgical repair.