J Korean Pediatr Cardiol Soc.  2006 Jun;10(2):139-144.

Recent Issues of Complex Transposition of the Great Arteries

• Park YH

Abstract

The definition of complex transposition of the great arteries is not certain. Usually, the heart of simple transposition of the great arteries with atrioventricular valve anomaly, subpulmonary stenosis (left ventricular outflow tract obstruction; LVOTO), and coarctation (COA) seems to be the complex transposition of the great arteries. In this paper, the hearts with severe AV valve anomaly, hypoplastic ventricle as the candidate of Fontan procedure were excluded. Several authors published the result of complex TGA surgery worse than that of simple TGA, but recently, many authors emphasized that the result of complex TGA surgery was not worse even in the case including VSD, PS, and COA. This improvement can be achieved by precise anatomic diagnosis, and well designed surgical plan and better postoperative care.

Keyword

Complex Transposition of the Great Arteries

MeSH Terms

Arteries*
Constriction, Pathologic
Diagnosis
Fontan Procedure
Heart
Postoperative Care