TGA,VSD, Pulmonic Stenosis

  What is the life expectancy of a child with a Rastelli Procedure who has no other syndromes or abnormalities?
  Do children who have had this procedure have physical limitations?
  What should their oxygen saturations be after the procedure is complete?
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Dear Kristi,
Most children do well following surgery.  Actual life expectancy is not possible to say and would depend on numerous factors.  Your child's doctor can give you better answers depending on the particular situation.
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