[Risk factors for early postoperative death after total correction of tetralogy of Fallot: analysis of 20 cases].

Objective: To identify the risk factors of early postoperative death after total correction of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted among 356 patients undergoing total correction of TOF by opening heart surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass. Of these patients, 20 died in the early postoperative period, and the possible risk factors for early postoperative death were analyzed in view of the surgical indication, surgical approaches, myocardial protection and postoperative management.