3D Heart Model and 4D Flow MRI 20 Years after Spiral Arterial Switch Operation

Abstract

Case of a patient is presented here 20 years after spiral direct anastomosis of the great arteries in an arterial switch operation. Three-dimensional model of the heart combined with four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging presents a novel comprehensive way to assess surgical results.

Keywords

transposition of great arteries - magnetic resonance imaging - physiological spiral anastomosis

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