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Balloon angioplasty with stenting to correct a functionally interrupted aorta: A case report with three‐year follow‐up
Author(s) -
Musso Tamara M.,
Slack Michael C.,
Nowlen Todd T.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.21523
Subject(s) - medicine , angioplasty , balloon , perforation , stent , coarctation of the aorta , aorta , thoracic aorta , surgery , aortography , radiology , lumen (anatomy) , cardiology , materials science , metallurgy , punching
A 16‐year‐old male presenting with upper extremity hypertension was found to have a severe form of discrete coarctation with complete luminal obliteration, causing a functional interruption of the thoracic aorta. Fluoroscopically guided perforation of the obstruction and creation of a neo‐aortic lumen was performed. This was followed by balloon angioplasty and stent placement, successfully relieving the coarctation. The procedural method, acute and late follow‐up results, and a discussion of the potential risks and benefits are presented. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.