Commentary: Arterial switch operation: It's the little things that count

More than 4 decades ago, Jatene and colleagues1 introduced the first 2 cases of anatomic correction of transposition of the great vessels in The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Quickly becoming the standard of care for surgical treatment of transposition, the arterial switch operation (ASO) continues to present challenges when it comes to complex coronary artery anatomy. Difficulties with coronary artery transfer secondary to an...