Repair of Aortic Coarctation and Aneurysm of Ductus Arteriosus in the Presence of Right-Sided Arch and Descending Aorta
Address for correspondence: H. Tarik Kiziltan, M.D., Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Özel Gaziosmanpaşa, Hastanesi, Çukurçeşme Cad. No. SI, Gaziosmanpaşa Istanbul 34130. Turkey. Fax: +(90)-212-4180620. e-mail: [email protected]
Abstract
Abstract Association of right aortic arch and coarctation of the aorta is rare. A patient with aortic coarctation was presented to our clinic. Detailed radiological work-up revealed aortic coarctation, aneurysm of ductus arteriosus, mirror image brachiocephalic vessels, right-sided arch, and right-sided descending aorta. The patient underwent successful operative repair through a right thoracotomy. She is normotensive and doing well two years postoperatively.
