Left Subclavian Artery Flap Aortoplasty (Waldhausen)


Abstract in English

Coarctation represents 5-8% of congenital heart disease.We present here a study which aimed to assess the results of this malformation correction by using left subclavian artery flap aortoplasty technique(Waldhausen) and compare these results with those of other surgical options.

References used

Tylor and Francis. Ohri-tang-stephens.coarctation of the aorta.key topics in cardiac surgery..2005.304-308
Backer C.L., Paape K., Zales V.R., Weigel T.J., Mavroudis C. Coarctation of the aorta. Circulation 1995;92(Suppl II):132-136
Kappetein A.P., Zwinderman A.H., Bogers A.J., Rohmer J., Huysmans H.A. More than thity-five years of coarctation repair. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1994;107:87-95

Download