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Recurrent Coarctation of the Thoracic Aorta

1971; American Medical Association; Volume: 102; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1001/archsurg.1971.01350060020007

1538-3644

Bernard L. Tucker,

Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments

Recurrences have developed in seven of 24 long-term survivors following surgical treatment for coarctation of the aorta in infancy. Two of these patients have been operated upon a second time. Findings at operation were similar in both cases. Second operations in infancy should be reserved for those who are symptomatic or who have a persistent significant gradient. The mechanism for these recurrences remains obscure.