Surgical treatment of middle aortic syndrome: A rare cause of hypertension in childrens

M. Z. Khan, S. Shahabuddin, M. Hamid, M. M. Amanullah

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Abstract

Middle aortic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by segmental narrowing of descending thoracic aorta or abdominal aorta. It is either congenital or produced by a number of acquired etiologies. The condition may cause severe hypertension and most of the patients if left untreated would die by 40 years of age. A 12 year old girl presented with severe hypertension secondary to discrete mid - thoracic aortic coarctation. We present the surgical technique employed and discuss other modalities of treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-187
Number of pages3
JournalChirurgia (Turin)
Volume21
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2008

Keywords

  • Aorto-aortic bypass graft
  • Hypertension
  • Middle-aortic syndrome

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