Surgical treatment of middle aortic syndrome: a rare cause of hypertension in childrens
Document Type
Article
Department
Anaesthesia; Surgery
Abstract
Middle aortic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by segmental narrowing of descending thoracic aorta or abdominal aorta. It is either congenital or produced by a number of acquired etiologies. The condition may cause severe hypertension and most of the patients if left untreated would die by 40 years of age. A 12 year old girl presented with severe hypertension secondary to discrete mid - thoracic aortic coarctation. We present the surgical technique employed and discuss other modalities of treatment.
Recommended Citation
Khan, M.,
Shahabuddin, S.,
Hamid, M.,
Amanullah, M.
(2008). Surgical treatment of middle aortic syndrome: a rare cause of hypertension in childrens.
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