Management of a large pseudo-aneurysm secondary to balloon angioplasty for aortic coarctation.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: A K Korkut, G Cetin, Levent Saltik
• Journal: Acta chirurgica Belgica (Acta Chir Belg) Vol. 106 Issue 1 Pg. 107-8 ( 2006) ISSN: 0001-5458 [Print] England
• PMID: 16612929 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aneurysm, False (etiology)
• Angioplasty, Balloon (adverse effects)
• Aortic Coarctation (surgery)
• Child
• Humans
• Male