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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • The arterial switch operation (ASO) is a primary surgical intervention for transposition of the great arteries.
  • Late complications following ASO can necessitate reoperation.
  • Experience with late reoperations after ASO is crucial for refining surgical strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review institutional experience with late reoperations after ASO.
  • To identify common reasons for reoperation.
  • To present adapted reparative solutions for late ASO complications.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 23 patients undergoing late reoperations after ASO (1983-2010).
  • Included 18 patients from a cohort of 258 ASO patients and 5 referred patients.
  • Analysis of reoperation types and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-seven reoperations were performed on 23 patients.
  • Indications included coronary artery lesions (9), neoaortic root issues (12), and right ventricular outflow tract problems (6).
  • Four patient deaths occurred, with causes including gastric ulcer, coronary occlusion, and complications from pulmonary stenosis repair.

Conclusions:

  • The arterial switch operation remains the standard treatment for transposition of the great arteries.
  • Late reintervention after ASO is infrequent but requires specialized surgical approaches.
  • Management strategies should encompass myocardial revascularization, left ventricular outflow tract reconstruction, and pulmonary stenosis relief.