Arterial switch operation with a single coronary artery: the autograft concept

Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Jun;87(6):1967-8. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.09.044.

Abstract

A single coronary artery, especially if associated with anterior looping, remains a risk factor when performing an arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries. In such a situation, to avoid the risk of overstretching, we used a modification of the aortic autograft concept to transfer the single coronary artery, resulting in a tension-free relocation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / surgery*
  • Coronary Vessels / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / surgery*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods