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Tricuspid atresia

Alternative Names: Tri Atresia Treatment: 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. Text Continues Below 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. Expectations (prognosis): Improvement can be expected with most surgical procedures. Unexpected death may occur with heart arrhythmias. Complications: sudden death Calling your health care provider: Call your baby's health care provider if problems or new symptoms develop.

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