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. 1977 Jan 15;1(3):49-53.

Surgical "correction" of transposition of the great arteries: a review of 100 consecutive cases

C P Clarke, A C Wilson, J P Richardson
  • PMID: 138787

Surgical "correction" of transposition of the great arteries: a review of 100 consecutive cases

C P Clarke et al. Med J Aust. .

Abstract

A review has been made of 100 patients having repair of transposition of the great arteries during a six-year period. The overall hospital mortality was 12%. In uncomplicated cases with an intact ventricular septum it was 7%. Late complications have presented a significant problem and include caval inflow stenosis, pulmonary venous obstruction, dysrhythmias and tricuspid incompetence. The changes in operative techniques to overcome them are discussed.

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