[Complete repair of a corrected transposition of the great vessels by double switch. A case report]

Tunis Med. 2001 Jan;79(1):62-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the observation of a female patient with a corrected transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect and complete atrio-ventricular block. This complex cardiac disease originated heart failure and was discovered at the age of 4 months. This baby has been operated at the age of 7 months, in April 1998. She had a complete repair by the double switch, closure of the ventricular septal defect and implantation of a permanent pace-maker. Short term results are favorable. Total repair of the corrected transposition of the great arteries is currently possible thanks to the recent technique of the double switch. It remains a difficult operation but with satisfactory short term results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Block / etiology
  • Heart Failure / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Pacemaker, Artificial
  • Reoperation / methods
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / complications
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / diagnosis
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome