Abstract
Objectives: A very rare form of congenital heart disease - transposition of the great arteries with neither atrial nor ventricular septal defect - is reported; this condition is incompatible with extrauterine survival. Methods: The anatomy and pathophysiology are evaluated with emphasis on the presence of placenta-dependent systemic oxygenation. Results: Possibilities for rescuing such a patient are discussed and a clinical approach is suggested. Conclusion: Transposition of the great arteries with neither atrial nor ventricular septal defect must be diagnosed in utero and aggressive treatment planned before delivery to allow survival.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 152-155 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Prenatal and Neonatal Medicine |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Arterial switch operation
- Congenital heart disease
- Cyanosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health