Right ventricular outflow tract stent as a bridge to surgery in a premature infant with tetralogy of Fallot.

Abstract

Despite dramatic progress in neonatal cardiac surgery, prematurity and low birth weight remain risk factors for poor outcome. Attempts to delay intervention with supportive therapy have been shown to increase morbidity and mortality. We present a case of an 840 gram, 28-week gestation newborn with tetralogy of Fallot, in whom palliation was achieved with a right ventricular outflow tract stent. This management allowed subsequent successful complete repair.