Aortic dissection after stent dilatation for coarctation of the aorta: a case report and literature review.
A case of stenting for native coarctation is described in a 65-year-old female with a fatal dissection after implantation. The histology of the aorta in coarctation and in the elderly is described. The experience of stenting in older patients is reviewed and discussed.
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Toronto Congenital Cardiac Centre for Adults, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Benson
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Butany
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McLaughlin
Peter R
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D000368:Aged; D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D004106:Dilatation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*