A child has been diagnosed with transposition of great arteries. His parents are curious to know that which surgical method is appropriate for their child. Which of the procedure should the nurse mention as procedure of choice to the parents?

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The nurse should mention arterial switch operation as the procedure of choice for correction of transposition of great arteries. Balloon septostomy is done for initial palliation. Arterial switch operation is operation of choice since Mustard and Senning operations are associated with RV dysfunction and atrial dysrhythmias.

A Child Has Been Diagnosed with Transposition of Great Arteries