PATHOLOGIC ANATOMY OF COMPLETE TRANSPOSITION OF THE ARTERIAL TRUNKS

[摘要] A study was made of the pathologic anatomy in 147 cases of complete transposition of the arterial trunks. A classification was attempted, dependent upon the extent and nature of ventricular septation and the presence or absence of abnormalities in the atrioventricular orifices. Complete transposition with mitral stenosis or atresia or with common atrioventricular orifice are characteristically associated with pulmonic stenosis and atresia, while complete transposition with tricuspid stenosis or atresia, or with common ventricle, or single ventricle and small outlet chamber are more commonly associated with increased pulmonary flow. The two complexes, complete transposition with common ventricle and that with single ventricle and small outlet chamber, are very closely related pathologically.

[学科分类] 儿科学