Management of a large pseudo-aneurysm secondary to balloon angioplasty for aortic coarctation.
Balloon dilation of native aortic coarctation has been employed safely and effectively in selected patients and with good results during follow-up. However, pseudo-aneurysm formation at the site of dilatation occurs in about 2%-8% of patients. Although the majority of these aneurysms remain stable, they occasionally may increase in size during follow-up, raising concerns in regard to potential rupture, massive bleeding, and death. We report a case of aneurysm formation after balloon dilation of native coarctation of the aorta, treated successfully with the interposition of a tube graft.
Korkut
A K
AK
Istanbul University, Haseki Cardiology Institute, Dept. of Cardiovascular Surgery. kubilaykorkut@superonline.com
Cetin
G
G
Saltik
Levent
L
D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology*; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male