Health related quality of life in adults after late repair of tetralogy of fallot: experience from a low-middle income country.
Maha InamLaila Akbar LadakMahin JanjuaMaarij MalikFatima AliMahim Akmal MalikPublished in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2023)
Our results indicate that even with a delayed diagnosis, surgical repair of TOF produces good functional results. However, these patients face significant psychosocial issues. While early diagnosis remains the ultimate goal, patients undergoing late repair should be managed in more holistic manner with attention to psychological impact of the disease as well.