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Balloon angioplasty with stenting to correct a functionally interrupted aorta: A case report with three-year

Tamara M Musso1, Michael C Slack, Todd T Nowlen

  • 1Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions : Official Journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
|April 3, 2008
PubMed

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A severe aortic coarctation in a teen was treated by creating a new lumen and stenting. This successful intervention relieved the obstruction and hypertension.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Aortic coarctation is a congenital heart defect characterized by narrowing of the aorta.
  • Severe coarctation can lead to significant hypertension and cardiovascular complications.
  • Complete luminal obliteration presents a unique surgical challenge.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old male presented with upper extremity hypertension.
  • Imaging revealed a severe discrete coarctation with complete thoracic aorta obstruction.
  • This condition functionally interrupted the aorta.

Findings:

  • A novel fluoroscopically guided technique was employed to perforate the obstruction.
  • A neo-aortic lumen was successfully created.
  • Balloon angioplasty and stent placement resolved the coarctation, relieving hypertension.

Implications:

  • This minimally invasive approach offers a potential solution for complex aortic coarctation.
  • Successful stenting provides a pathway for improved blood flow and long-term outcomes.
  • Further research into long-term efficacy and potential complications is warranted.

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