Abdulkarim M, Karikari Y, Loomba RS, Anderson RH, Vricella L, El-Zein C. A Unique Case of Middle Aorta Syndrome With a "Corkscrew" Descending Aorta.
World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2019;
10:799-800. [PMID:
31701825 DOI:
10.1177/2150135119873854]
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Abstract
Middle aortic syndrome is a rare anatomic defect of the descending aorta and presents with hypertension. We present a unique case with "corkscrew" configuration. This case highlights the need for evaluation with advanced imaging for diagnosis to facilitate surgical management and avoid hypertensive complications.
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