Invited commentary to one-stage repair of transposition complex and interrupted aortic arch in children

J Card Surg. 2022 Dec;37(12):4332-4333. doi: 10.1111/jocs.16987. Epub 2022 Oct 2.

Abstract

The management of patients with transposition complex in combination with an interrupted aortic arch (IAA) presents a technical challenge to the surgeon to decide which is the best approach to correct both defects. This is a rare disorder and with significant variation in anatomic arrangements deciding on the ideal surgical repair. Over time, a single-stage approach to repair has become standard.

Keywords: interrupted aortic arch; transposition of the great arteries.

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Aortic Coarctation* / surgery
  • Child
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Transposition of Great Vessels* / surgery