ArticleJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2026
Preoperative decision tree model for predicting pulmonary valve-sparing repair in humanitarian pediatric tetralogy of fallot patients.
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Abstract
backgroundPulmonary valve-sparing repair in Tetralogy of Fallot is associated with better long-term outcomes, but its feasibility remains uncertain in pediatric humanitarian patients, who often present late, with complex anatomy and comorbidities.
objectiveTo develop a simple and interpretable decision tree model to predict the likelihood of pulmonary valve-sparing repair based on preoperative data in a humanitarian pediatric cohort.
methodsA post-hoc classification and regression tree analysis was conducted on 115 pediatric humanitarian patients with Tetralogy of Fallot who underwent surgical correction at our center, between 2019 and 2023. Predictor variables included demographic, anthropometric, and anatomical parameters.
resultsThe model achieved an overall accuracy of 80.0%, with a sensitivity of 88.2% and specificity of 56.7%. The pulmonary valve annulus diameter (> 0.855 cm) was the primary discriminator for pulmonary valve-sparing repair.
conclusionA simple decision tree model using preoperative anatomical variables may support surgical planning in humanitarian contexts. Its interpretability and high sensitivity suggest potential value as a preoperative triage and planning aid.
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