title: Coarctation of the abdominal aorta.
abstract: Coarctation of the abdominal aorta represents an unusual but surgically treatable form of hypertension. The cause is somewhat controversial but generally can be traced to congenital or acquired origins. A case is presented in which the anomaly appears to be congenital. The variability in anatomy and subsequent treatment are discussed along with appropriate evaluation of the problem.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Sam Houston Memorial Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Calhoun
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Thumwood
authors.forename: K B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Tennyson
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Kitten
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Windham