Tricuspid atresia

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Tricuspid atresia

Surgery is necessary to repair the abnormal circulation created by tricuspid atresia. Approaches vary depending on the severity of the defect, but usually a series of operations is required.

Surgical treatment initially involves a shunt (or bypass) from the aorta to the pulmonary arteries. Definitive treatment is with a Fontan operation, where the systemic venous return is connected to the pulmonary arterial tree.

Improvement can be expected with most surgical procedures. Unexpected death may occur with heart arrhythmias.

• sudden death

Call your baby's health care provider if problems or new symptoms develop.

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