Double-Switch Repair of Corrected Transposition in Association With Criss-Cross Atrial Morphology

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Sanford ZeiglerFrank L Hanley

Abstract

Corrected transposition is a relatively uncommon congenital heart defect characterized by discordance at both the atrioventricular and ventriculoarterial levels. A rare subset of patients with corrected transposition also have criss-cross atrial morphology. We report the surgical treatment of 2 patients with corrected transposition in association with criss-cross atrial morphology, emphasizing the novel atrial baffle required for this operation.

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