Ascending-descending posterior pericardial bypass of complex coarctation of the aorta
Harold M Burkhart1, Joseph A Dearani, Heidi M Connolly
1Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, MN, USA. burkhart.harold@mayo.edu
Abstract:
Recurrent coarctation or complex aortic arch obstruction can present a surgical challenge. The ascending-descending posterior pericardial aortic bypass offers a safe, reproducible solution for the surgical treatment of complex or recurrent coarctation of the aorta and facilitates concomitant cardiac surgery.


