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Complex coarctation of the aorta requiring a third redo operation.

Authors :
Gimpel D
McCormack DJ
El-Gamel A
Source :
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery [Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg] 2018 Oct 01; Vol. 27 (4), pp. 611-612.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Coarctation of the aorta can require multiple redo surgeries. It is extremely pertinent to plan for this and ensure that each operation is performed with future repair in mind. We present a rare case and the subsequent management of competitive flow in coarctation of the aorta requiring a fourth operation for repair.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1569-9285
Volume :
27
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29688517
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivy130