Valve-sparing aortic root replacement after neonatal arterial switch operation

J Card Surg. 2021 Jun;36(6):2146-2148. doi: 10.1111/jocs.15466. Epub 2021 Feb 27.

Abstract

Arterial switch operations (ASO) are lifesaving procedures performed on neonates to treat transposition of the great arteries. However, future operations on the neoaorta may be required due to dilation. We present a case of a 25-year-old female who presented with dilation of her neoaorta and required a David procedure. Her previous ASO resulted in an anterior lie of the pulmonary artery in front of the neoaorta, with both coronary arteries coming off anteriorly. We describe our approach to performing a David procedure on this patient with this unique anatomy.

Keywords: aorta and great vessels; congenital heart disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta / surgery
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Arterial Switch Operation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Transposition of Great Vessels* / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome