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[Complete repair of a corrected transposition of the great vessels by double switch. A case report].

Authors :
Chaker L
Abid F
Ouarda F
Msaad H
Source :
La Tunisie medicale [Tunis Med] 2001 Jan; Vol. 79 (1), pp. 62-4.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

We report the observation of a female patient with a corrected transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect and complete atrio-ventricular block. This complex cardiac disease originated heart failure and was discovered at the age of 4 months. This baby has been operated at the age of 7 months, in April 1998. She had a complete repair by the double switch, closure of the ventricular septal defect and implantation of a permanent pace-maker. Short term results are favorable. Total repair of the corrected transposition of the great arteries is currently possible thanks to the recent technique of the double switch. It remains a difficult operation but with satisfactory short term results.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0041-4131
Volume :
79
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
La Tunisie medicale
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11332348