A sudden turner of events

J Card Surg. 2019 May;34(5):363-366. doi: 10.1111/jocs.14034. Epub 2019 Apr 1.

Abstract

The authors report the case of an 18-year-old woman with Turner Syndrome and aortic coarctation, who developed aortic dissection after percutaneous stenting. Surgical treatment was necessary as the lesion progressed. This case highlights both the importance of awareness as well as multidisciplinary management of this potential complication.

Keywords: Turner syndrome; aortic coarctation; aortic dissection; cardiac catheterization; stents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Coarctation / complications*
  • Aortic Coarctation / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Turner Syndrome / complications*