Surgical Repair for Coarctation of the Aorta

Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital narrowing of the upper descending aorta adjacent to the site of attachment of ductus arteriosus. In neonates and young infants, surgical repair is the treatment of choice. The most common contemporary technique used is resection and end-to-end anastomosis, and if anatomically warranted, an extended end-to-end anastomosis. This video … Continue reading Surgical Repair for Coarctation of the Aorta