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Abstract #0250

DTI of the Inter-Hemispheric Connectivities in Neonates with Transposition of the Great Arteries Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery.

Malek I. Makki1, Rabia Liamlahi2, Hitendu Dave3, Bea Latal4, Vera Bernet5, Ianina Scheer6, Klaudija Batinic2, Cornelia Hagmann7, Walter Knirsch2

1MRI Research, University Children Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; 2Cardiology, University Children Hospital Zurich; 3Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery, University Children Hospital Zurich; 4Child Development, University Children Hospital Zurich; 5Pediatrics Intensive Care, University Children Hospital Zurich; 6Diagnostic Imaging, University Children Hospital Zurich; 7University Hospital Zurich


Fifteen neonates with d-transposition of the great artery underwent DTI before and after cardiopulmonary bypas surgery. The genu and splenium od the corpus callosum were investigated with DTI and compared to ten age amtched healthy neonates. Abnormal white matter growth was reported in the genu but not in the splenium.