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Arterial switch procedure in an adult
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|January 1, 1991
Summary
The arterial switch procedure successfully corrected a 22-year-old adult with transposition of the great arteries and ventricular septal defect. This demonstrates the procedure
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
Background:
- Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) with ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a complex congenital heart defect.
- The arterial switch operation (ASO) is a standard treatment for infants and children with TGA.
- Previous interventions like pulmonary artery banding (PAB) were used for TGA with VSD.
Observation:
- A 22-year-old male presented with TGA and VSD.
- He had undergone PAB in infancy (1967).
- The patient was considered for ASO despite his age.
Findings:
- The patient underwent a successful arterial switch operation.
- The procedure provided both anatomic and physiologic correction.
- This case highlights the potential long-term benefits of ASO in adults.
Implications:
- The arterial switch operation may be a viable option for select adults with TGA and VSD.
- This expands the potential application of ASO beyond pediatric populations.
- Further research into adult ASO outcomes is warranted.