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Acquired thoracic aortic interruption: percutaneous repair using graft stents
Lucy E Hudsmith1, Sara A Thorne, Paul F Clift
1Department of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK. lucyhudsmith@hotmail.com
Congenital Heart Disease
|February 12, 2009
Summary
Percutaneous graft stent insertion successfully treated two adults with isolated aortic interruption. This minimally invasive approach offers a promising new therapeutic option for this rare cardiovascular condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Isolated aortic interruption is a rare congenital or acquired condition.
- Adults with this condition often present with hypertension and require management of significant hemodynamic abnormalities.
- Previous treatment options may be limited or invasive.
Observation:
- Two adult patients with isolated aortic interruption were evaluated.
- Ascending aortography revealed a blind-ending thoracic aorta distal to the left subclavian artery, significant pressure gradient, and collateral circulation.
- Both patients had pre-existing hypertension and were on medication.
Findings:
- Successful percutaneous insertion of graft stents across the interrupted aortic segment was achieved in both patients.
- This endovascular technique effectively bridged the aortic defect.
- The procedure was technically successful without immediate complications.
Implications:
- Percutaneous stenting represents a novel and potentially less invasive treatment for adult aortic interruption.
- This technique may offer a viable alternative to traditional surgical repair.
- Further research and larger studies are warranted to confirm long-term efficacy and safety.
