Two-Dimensional and Doppler Echocardiographic Assessment of Anatomic Correction for D-Transposition of the Great Arteries

Since Jatene’s initial 1975 report [1] of successful anatomic correction of complete transposition of the great arteries (TGA), an increasing number of infants have had successful repair [2, 3]. Two-dimensional (2-D) echocardiography and Doppler examination have the capability of providing both serial morphologic assessment of the proximal great vessels and great vessel anastomotic sites and physiologic assessment of semilunar valve and left ventricular function.