Repair of aortic coarctation in an adult by direct aortoplasty.
| Title | Repair of aortic coarctation in an adult by direct aortoplasty. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Charokopos, N., Artemiou P., Antonitsis P., Rouska E., & Stinios I. |
| Journal | Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pagination | 516-8 |
| Date Published | 2009 Oct |
| ISSN | 1816-5370 |
| Keywords | Adult, Aortic Coarctation, Female, Humans, Ligation, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Suture Techniques, Thoracotomy, Treatment Outcome, Vascular Surgical Procedures |
| Abstract | Various techniques have been proposed for surgical correction of aortic coarctation in adults. We describe direct aortoplasty repair in a 28-year-old woman with native coarctation. Four-year follow-up with magnetic resonance angiography confirmed a good result. This is a safe and effective technique that provides enlargement of the aortic lumen by avoiding extensive anastomotic suture lines or interposition of prosthetic graft material. |
| DOI | 10.1177/0218492309348632 |
| Alternate Journal | Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann |
| PubMed ID | 19917797 |
