Stent implantation for coarctation of aorta caused by a Rashkind patent ductus arteriosus umbrella

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2004 Sep;63(1):80-2. doi: 10.1002/ccd.20128.

Abstract

This case demonstrates a novel use of stent implantation for relief of coarctation of the aorta caused by protrusion of a Rashkind patent ductus arteriosus umbrella. Follow-up 3 years after stent implantation shows complete relief of obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Aortic Coarctation / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Coarctation / etiology*
  • Aortic Coarctation / therapy*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Child
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / complications*
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / diagnostic imaging
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / therapy*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stents*