Aortic rupture and false aneurysm formation following balloon angioplasty of coarctation in an adult: successful treatment by urgent surgery.
A 25-year-old man developed a false aneurysm as a result of acute disruption of the aortic wall immediately after successful balloon dilatation of his coarctation. He underwent emergency resection of the false aneurysm and end-to-end anastomosis of the descending aorta with an excellent result. The diagnosis and management of this complication are discussed.
Humberside Cardio-Thoracic Centre, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000628:therapy*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male