Surgical Correction of Transposition of the Great Vessels

Transposition of the great vessels.

The vast majority of cases of transposition of the great vessels can be diagnosed in the first few weeks of life with electrocardiogram, x-ray and fluoroscope. The clinical pattern and the diagnostic features are described in detail. The degree of cyanosis, the characteristic heart shape and progressive increase in size coupled with generous hilar shadows all suggest this diagnosis. A new sugge...

[Transposition of the great vessels].

[Complete transposition of the great vessels].

[Corrected transposition of the great vessels].

The surgical relief of transposition of the great vessels in infancy.

The necessity for palliative surgery in transposition of the great vessels is indicated and the basic haemodynamics of the condition are outlined. The clinical picture of infants with transposition is divided into three types, and a method of surgical treatment is suggested for the two most common types. Our technique of investigation and treatment is described and the reasons for our choice of...