Key result
Preoperative tricuspid regurgitation was significantly higher in patients with an associated ventricular septal defect (91%) compared to those with an intact ventricular septum (38%).
Why the study?
Does double switch repair improve outcomes compared to classic repair in patients with congenitally corrected transposition?
Population
62 patients with congenital heart defects associated with atrioventricular discordance
Comparison
Double switch repair vs Classic repair
Design
Editorial
Authors
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This editorial highlights the high morbidity and mortality of classic repair for congenitally corrected transposition, supporting the shift towards double switch repair.
Does double switch repair improve outcomes compared to classic repair in patients with congenitally corrected transposition?
This editorial highlights the high morbidity and mortality of classic repair for congenitally corrected transposition, supporting the shift towards double switch repair.
Stümper et al. (1998) conducted an editorial in Congenital heart defects associated with atrioventricular discordance (n=62). Conventional surgery (classic repair) vs. Double switch repair was evaluated. Preoperative tricuspid regurgitation was significantly higher in patients with an associated ventricular septal defect (91%) compared to those with an intact ventricular septum (38%).
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