Transatrial closure of ventricular septal defect in corrected transposition of the Great Arteries

Chest. 1976 Feb;69(2):241-3. doi: 10.1378/chest.69.2.241.

Abstract

The repair of ventricular septal defect (VSD) in corrected transposition of the great arteries has presented many technical problems and was associated with a high mortality. Transatrial closure of the VSD in this malformation obviates many of the hazards and offers good exposure. The operative procedure in such a case is described in detail, and its merits are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Heart Atria
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / complications
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methods
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / complications*