Repair of coarctation of aorta with preservation of blood supply to upper limb

Abstract

In this report, we present a modified technique of extended resection and end-to-end anastomosis of aorta for repair of coarctation of aorta. The advantages of this technique are a larger tension free anastomosis without compromising the blood supply into the left subclavian artery.

Keywords

• Coarctation of aorta
• Congenital heart disease
• Subclavian artery