Transposition of great vessels are usually corrected by an arterial switch operation. This operation is often done during the first week of life as surgical delays lead to deconditioned left ventricle. On the other hand early surgery carries also risks as neonatal physiology may have problems adapting to an intervention under cardiopulmonary bypass, possible pulmonary hypertension. Arterial switch operation between 2008 and 2020 done at our center will be reviewed. Primary outcome will be mortality or severe postoperative morbidity. Patients will be divided in 2 groups according to the presence or absence of the primary outcome. After propensity score matching, they will be analysed according to the timing of operation.
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Mortality
Timeframe: From operation until 28 days postoperatively
Incidence (percent) of severe postoperative morbidity
Timeframe: From operation until 28 days postoperatively