Aorticopulmonary septal defect: Diagnosis and report of case successfully treated∗

Abstract Aorticopulmonary septal defect is a rare congenital anomaly which is difficult to diagnose. The prognosis is poor if treatment is not instituted and, therefore, surgery should not be delayed but should be performed as soon as is feasible. Transection with or without the aid of hypothermia or pump oxygenator is the treatment of choice. A successful case is presented.