Coarctation of the aorta with arch hypoplasia: improvements on a new technique. 1987

M J Elliott

The association between coarctation and arch hypoplasia can be difficult to manage surgically. Several complex techniques have been designed for its management (e.g., resection of coarctation with either retrograde subclavian flap or carotid subclavian angioplasty). However, residual gradients are frequent. Recently, a new technique of extensive end-to-end anastomosis was described that has the advantages of leaving the left subclavian artery intact and resulting in a wide anastomosis. The present report details a modification of this technique, which more extensively dissects the arch branches and clamps the aortic arch almost 50% of the way across the innominate branch. The descending aorta is mobilized to the diaphragm. Anastomosis is completed with 7-0 PDS or polypropylene sutures. This type of repair has been performed in 7 patients, with a maximum residual gradient at the end of the procedure of 5 mm Hg. These modifications represent an excellent option to the surgeon in the management of this difficult clinical entity.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008722 Methods A series of steps taken in order to conduct research. Techniques,Methodological Studies,Methodological Study,Procedures,Studies, Methodological,Study, Methodological,Method,Procedure,Technique
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001013 Aorta, Thoracic The portion of the descending aorta proceeding from the arch of the aorta and extending to the DIAPHRAGM, eventually connecting to the ABDOMINAL AORTA. Aorta, Ascending,Aorta, Descending,Aortic Arch,Aortic Root,Arch of the Aorta,Descending Aorta,Sinotubular Junction,Ascending Aorta,Thoracic Aorta,Aortic Roots,Arch, Aortic,Ascending Aortas,Junction, Sinotubular,Root, Aortic,Sinotubular Junctions
D001017 Aortic Coarctation A birth defect characterized by the narrowing of the AORTA that can be of varying degree and at any point from the transverse arch to the iliac bifurcation. Aortic coarctation causes arterial HYPERTENSION before the point of narrowing and arterial HYPOTENSION beyond the narrowed portion. Coarctation of Aorta,Coarctation of Aorta Dominant,Coarctation of the Aorta,Aorta Coarctation,Aorta Coarctations,Aorta Dominant Coarctation,Aorta Dominant Coarctations,Aortic Coarctations,Coarctation, Aortic,Coarctations, Aortic
D013536 Suture Techniques Techniques for securing together the edges of a wound, with loops of thread or similar materials (SUTURES). Suture Technics,Suture Technic,Suture Technique,Technic, Suture,Technics, Suture,Technique, Suture,Techniques, Suture
D013537 Sutures Materials used in closing a surgical or traumatic wound. (From Dorland, 28th ed) Staples, Surgical,Surgical Staples,Staple, Surgical,Surgical Staple,Suture

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