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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a critical congenital heart defect.
  • The arterial switch operation (ASO) is a common surgical repair for TGA.
  • Late complications after ASO require ongoing monitoring and management.

Observation:

  • A 14-year-old female presented with symptoms of supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS).
  • SVAS developed years after her initial ASO for TGA.
  • Severe adhesions between the ascending aorta and main pulmonary trunk complicated the surgical approach.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention was necessary to address the SVAS.
  • The narrowed ascending aorta was successfully replaced with a graft.
  • Transection of the right pulmonary artery facilitated access to the severely adhered aorta.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of long-term surveillance for late complications after ASO.
  • Surgical techniques for managing SVAS post-TGA repair can be effective.
  • Further research into the mechanisms and prevention of SVAS after ASO is warranted.