title: Repair of early left main stem stenosis after switch operation using an autologous innominate vein patch.
abstract: We describe the repair of the postoperative left main stem stenosis of a 24-day old male patient who initially underwent arterial switch operation for dextro-transposition of the great arteries. The repair was facilitated by using an autologous left innominate vein patch, while there was a shortage of suitable repair material in this neonate. Postoperative echocardiogram prior to discharge confirmed a satisfactory flow through the left main stem and improved left ventricle function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Yorkhill), Glasgow, UK kasrash@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kasra
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shaikhrezai
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Yorkhill), Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Mark H D
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Danton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins / Q000637:transplantation*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium / Q000637:transplantation; D012086:Reoperation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014188:Transposition of Great Vessels / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left
keywords: Arterial switch operation; Coronary artery stenosis; Postoperative complication