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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1984; 32(1): 54-56
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023345
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023345
Acquired Aortic Coarctation Due to Posttuberculotic Gibbous Formation
Further Information
Publication History
1983
Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)
Summary
This is a report on a rare case of acquired stenosis of the descending thoracic aorta resulting from an extreme posttuberculotic gibbous formation. The unusual anatomical relationship precluded conventional alleviation of the stenosis which was bridged ultimately with a graft producing a satisfactory functional result.
Key words
Aortic coarctation - Tuberculotic gibbous formation - Aorto-aortic conduit - Surgical correction