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. 1976 Nov 6;2(19):712-4.
doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1976.tb128239.x.

Current management of coarctation of the aorta

Current management of coarctation of the aorta

D C Newman et al. Med J Aust. .

Abstract

A series of 55 surgically treated cases of coarctation of the thoracic aorta is presented with an operative mortality of 5-4%. The problems encountered in infants are discussed and postoperative complications in adults and children detailed. The advantages of patch graft aortoplasty over resection and end-to-end anastomosis are described.

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