Modified surgical palliation for a rare type of l-transposition with aortic atresia

l-Transposition of the great arteries with aortic atresia without an outlet chamber is a rare congenital heart defect. We used a modified Norwood procedure incorporating a type of direct coronary transfer for successful palliation of this lesion in a neonate.

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Published in:	The Annals of thoracic surgery Vol. 60; no. 4; pp. 1108 - 1109
Main Authors:	Young, J. Nilas, Kuncir, Eric J., DeCampli, William M., Helton, J. Gregg, Ahearn, Edward N.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01-10-1995 Elsevier Science
Subjects:	Aortic Valve - abnormalities Biological and medical sciences Cardiac Surgical Procedures - methods Cardiology. Vascular system Congenital heart diseases. Malformations of the aorta, pulmonary vessels and vena cava Heart Humans Infant, Newborn Male Medical sciences Palliative Care - methods Transposition of Great Vessels - surgery Human Congenital Cardiovascular disease Concomitant disease Newborn Treatment Malformation Heart disease Surgery Atresia Aorta Technique Transposition of the great vessels Aortic disease
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Summary:	l-Transposition of the great arteries with aortic atresia without an outlet chamber is a rare congenital heart defect. We used a modified Norwood procedure incorporating a type of direct coronary transfer for successful palliation of this lesion in a neonate.
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ISSN:	0003-4975 1552-6259
DOI:	10.1016/0003-4975(95)00381-T