Article
Surgical treatment of middle aortic syndrome: a rare cause of hypertension in childrens
Department of Surgery
Publication Date
1-1-2008
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
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.
Citation Information
M.Z. Khan, Syed Shahabuddin, Mohammad Hamid and Muneer Amanullah. "Surgical treatment of middle aortic syndrome: a rare cause of hypertension in childrens" (2008) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/muneer_amanullah/43/