title: Transatrial closure of ventricular septal defect in corrected transposition of the Great Arteries.
abstract: The repair of ventricular septal defect (VSD) in corrected transposition of the great arteries has presented many technical problems and was associated with a high mortality. Transatrial closure of the VSD in this malformation obviates many of the hazards and offers good exposure. The operative procedure in such a case is described in detail, and its merits are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006325:Heart Atria; D006345:Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D014188:Transposition of Great Vessels / Q000150:complications*