Antegrade endovascular repair of a coarctation-associated aneurysm through an upper hemi-sternotomy.

DeRose, Joseph J; Martin, Eric C; Ashton, Robert C; Belsley, Scott; Swistel, Daniel G; Todd, George J · Ann Thorac Surg · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Late aneurysm formation is a well-described complication after surgical correction of aortic coarctation. Endovascular repair of such aneurysms avoids the morbidity of conventional reoperative thoracic surgery. We describe a unique case of antegrade endovascular repair of a distal coarctation-associated aneurysm with vascular access acquired through the aortic arch by an upper hemi-sternotomy.

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