Chapter 20. Coarctation of the Aorta
- Jaroslav F. Stark Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon,
- Marc R. de Leval Professor,
- Victor T. Tsang Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Published Online: 19 SEP 2006
DOI: 10.1002/0470093188.ch20
Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects, Third Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Tsang, V. T. and Stark, J. (2006) Coarctation of the Aorta, in Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects, Third Edition (eds J. F. Stark, M. R. de Leval and V. T. Tsang), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470093188.ch20
Editor Information
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 19 SEP 2006
- Published Print: 11 AUG 2006
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470093160
Online ISBN: 9780470093184
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- coarctation of aorta;
- continuous wave Doppler echocardiography;
- paradoxical or rebound hypertension;
- chylothorax;
- re-coarctation problems
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Diagnosis and Medical Management
Surgical Technique
Early Complications
Late Complications
Repair of Re-coarctation
Results
Long-term Follow-up
References