Arterial Switch Using an Autologous Aortic Sinus Tube With the Lecompte Maneuver
Joshua Y Kim1, Zachary W Sollie2, Minoo Kavarana3
1School of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports
|December 22, 2025
Summary
d-Transposition of the great arteries with a single coronary artery is rare. This case report details a successful arterial switch operation and coronary artery reimplantation in a neonate, with excellent postoperative outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- d-Transposition of the great arteries (dTGA) is a critical congenital heart defect.
- A single coronary artery with an interarterial course is an exceptionally rare anomaly associated with dTGA.
- Surgical repair of dTGA with complex coronary anomalies presents significant challenges.


