The association of complete trans portation of the great arteries and com plete interruption of the aortic arch is very rare. This combined lesion was diagnosed clinically in a 1-day-old in fant in whom it caused cyanosis of the upper half of the body. The diagnosis was confirmed angiocardiographically. We believe this is the youngest patient in whom this diagnosis was made in vivo.
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