The Rastelli Procedure for Transposition of the Great Arteries: Resection of the Infundibular Septum Diminishes Recurrent Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction Risk

Early and midterm survival after the Rastelli procedure is satisfactory. Aggressive resection of the infundibular septum to enlarge the VSD has mitigated the risk of LVOTO recurrence. Late conduit obstruction remains an important source of morbidity and frequently requires reintervention.