Mid-term morbidity and mortality of patients after arterial switch operation in infancy for transposition of the great arteries.

Introduction And Objectives: The arterial switch operation is currently the preferred surgical approach for complete transposition of the great arteries. We sought to determine the mid-term results of this intervention.

Methods: A single-institution retrospective review of clinical records of all consecutive patients who underwent the arterial switch surgery between 1985 and 2010.

[Postsurgical pseudoaneurysm of the right ventricular outflow tract].

Cardiac pseudoaneurysm, a sealed rupture of the heart, is potentially fatal if not repaired surgically. The incidence in children is low, and it has been described in connection with surgery involving the right ventricular outflow tract. We describe a case diagnosed 20 months after complete repair of Tetralogy of Fallot with a single coronary artery.

[Aortopulmonary window: clinical assessment and surgical results].

Introduction And Objectives: Aortopulmonary septal defect is an uncommon congenital cardiac anomaly. To date, approximately 300 cases have been reported. We present our experience, emphasizing the importance of early correction to avoid irreversible pulmonary hypertension.