[Total transposition of the great vessels: Surgical treatment].

One hundred nine cases of complete transposition of great vessels alone or associated to other abnormalities are presented. In 91 cases a palliative treatment is given and in 18 cases there is a total correction done, depending upon the technique. Surgical indication and the technique used in every case is commented, making special reference to transpositions with ductus arteriosus or associated to coarctation of the aorta.

[Surgical management of Fallot's syndrome in young children (author's transl)].

The authors report the results in the surgical management of 232 children under two years of age suffering from syndrome of Fallot. Surgical techniques are described, and Waterston's right pulmonary artery to ascending aorta anastomosis advised. The problem of right lung overflow after this operation, its causes and prevention are commented upon.

Ascending aorta-right pulmonary artery anastomosis: Waterston's operation.

The results of 180 cases of congenital heart disease with diminished pulmonary flow operated upon with Waterston's technique are presented. It is considered that Waterston's operation is to be preferred in children under 2 years of age and in older children who have had a previous thrombotic or insufficient Blalock operation and in whom total correction is not indicated. The problem of pseudotruncus with hypoplastic pulmonary arteries is discussed.