Arterial Switch Operation (also known as Arterial Switch Operations, Operation, Arterial Switch): Surgical procedure for anatomical correction of transposed great arteries (e.g., DOUBLE OUTLET RIGHT VENTRICLE).

NIH MeSH · D000069278Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Arterial Switch Operation

Also known asArterial Switch Operations · Operation, Arterial Switch · Operations, Arterial Switch · Arterial Switch Procedure · Arterial Switch Procedures · Procedure, Arterial Switch · Procedures, Arterial Switch · Atrial Switch Operation · Atrial Switch Operations · Operation, Atrial Switch · Operations, Atrial Switch · Atrial Switch Procedure

Definition

Surgical procedure for anatomical correction of transposed great arteries (e.g., DOUBLE OUTLET RIGHT VENTRICLE).

MeSH classification

  • E04.100.376.031
  • E04.928.220.055

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Common questions about Arterial Switch Operation

What does Arterial Switch Operation mean in medicine?
Surgical procedure for anatomical correction of transposed great arteries (e.g., DOUBLE OUTLET RIGHT VENTRICLE). This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Arterial Switch Operation known by any other names?
Yes. Arterial Switch Operation is also referred to as Arterial Switch Operations, Operation, Arterial Switch, Operations, Arterial Switch, Arterial Switch Procedure in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Arterial Switch Operation sit in the medical classification?
Arterial Switch Operation falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.100.376.031, E04.928.220.055). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000069278) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗