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Case Reports
. 1990 Jun;20(2):133-5.
doi: 10.1002/ccd.1810200215.

Pseudo-aneurysm formation following balloon angioplasty for recurrent coarctation of the aorta

D H Joyce  1 , L B McGrath
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Pseudo-aneurysm formation following balloon angioplasty for recurrent coarctation of the aorta

D H Joyce et al. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1990 Jun.

Abstract

Intraluminal balloon dilation of re-stenosis encountered after operative repair of coarctation of the aorta has been recently advocated. A case is presented that demonstrates a potential serious complication of this procedure: rupture of the aortic wall with pseudo-aneurysm formation. The operative repair and mechanism of injury are discussed. Balloon dilation of recurrent coarctation of the aorta can cause a significant morbidity and potential mortality.

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