title: Aortic rupture following a covered stent for coarctation: delayed recognition.
abstract: Primary stenting for aortic coarctation is frequently used in adult patients. Aortic rupture remains an infrequent complication. A number of strategies, including the use of covered stents, have been proposed to reduce the risk of this catastrophic complication. We describe a 51-year-old female who underwent stenting of aortic coarctation using a covered stent, which was complicated by aortic rupture. Treatment consisted of placement of an additional covered stent to seal the site of aortic disruption. The prevention and management of aortic rupture complicating aortic coarctation stenting are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Toronto Congenital Cardiac Centre for Adults, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Nicholas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: Vaikom
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mahadevan
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Horlick
mesh_terms: D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001027:Aortography; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible