Fenestrated arterial switch operation: surgical approach to an unusual transposition of the great arteries complex

Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 May;71(5):1684-6. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)02302-x.

Abstract

Transposition of the great arteries with intact ventricular septum and aortopulmonary window is an extremely rare anatomic combination, having been reported just twice previously. Other authors performed a physiologic repair, because the combination was considered unsuitable for an anatomic repair. We describe the case of a 26-day-old baby with such anatomy who was successfully treated with an arterial switch operation. A 4 mm fenestration at atrial level was made for a smoother postoperative course.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Heart Atria / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / surgery*