Repair of Truncus Arteriosus and Aortic Arch Interruption: Outcome Analysis

This study confirms the predictive value of the Aristotle score, hospital mortality being significantly correlated with the highest Aristotle score (p = 0.024). To improve outcome in these high-risk patients, preoperative management should be optimized, repair should not be delayed, and regurgitant truncal valve should be repaired or replaced.