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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 185-187 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chirurgia (Turin) |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2008 |
Keywords
- Aorto-aortic bypass graft
- Hypertension
- Middle-aortic syndrome