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This retrospective study aims to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) of patients operated for OA\/TOF in South Wales over the last 10\u00a0years using a modified version of the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) to assess QoL.\u00a0The GIQLI explores different aspects of QoL, including symptoms, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Participants\u2019 parents were contacted over the phone inviting them to participate in this study, with the 35 questions asked over the phone or sent to participants\u2019 parents by email. Each question has an option of 5 answers scored 0\u20134, with a higher score given to the answer indicating better QoL. The maximum possible score for this study with 35 questions was 140. Thirty-eight patients took part in this study, with an overall mean GIQLI score of 106 out of 140 (76%).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>\n                    <jats:italic>Conclusion:<\/jats:italic>\n                    The findings indicate that OA\/TOF patients have adequate post-surgical quality of life. 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