Early complete surgical repair is indicated. In surgery, the pulmonary veins are connected to the left atrium and the defect between the right and left atrium is closed.
Expectations (prognosis):
Early repair appears to give excellent results, provided there are no additional heart abnormalities.
This condition may be apparent at the time of birth. However, symptoms may not be present until later.
Call your health care provider if you notice symptoms of TAPVR -- prompt attention is required!
Review Date: 5/17/2004
Reviewed By: Elchanan Bruckheimer MBBS, Director of Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization, Schneider Children's Medical Center Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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