Aortic recoarctation and pseudoaneurysm five decades after repair. Issue 11 (17th August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lim, Brian; Forest, Stephen J.; Schultz, Megan L.; Lipsitz, Evan; Michler, Robert E.
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiac surgery. Volume 34:Issue 11(2019)
• Page Start: 1374
• Page End: 1376
• Publication Date: 2019-08-17
• Subjects: aorta and great vessels -- congenital heart disease; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.412005
• DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14201
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-0440

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital cardiac defect characterized by a narrowing of the proximal thoracic aorta. Despite excellent long‐term results, surgical repair is rarely complicated by recoarctation. Methods/Results: We describe a case with the longest time to reintervention to date, featuring surgical repair of delayed aortic recoarctation and pseudoaneurysm 53 years after the initial operation. Discussion: This case emphasizes the need for lifelong surveillance in this patient population and exemplifies a multidisciplinary approach in evaluating treatment options of complex aortic pathology, including open and endovascular considerations.