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  • Title: The surgical treatment of coarctation of the aorta.
    Author: Figuera DA, Juffé A, Tellez G, Rufilanchas JJ, Agosti J, Villagrá F.
    Journal: Surg Gynecol Obstet; 1975 May; 140(5):743-6. PubMed ID: 1145409.
    Abstract:
    Patients with coarctation of the aorta have a significantly decreased life expectancy. Surgical correction is curative and involves a low mortality rate which increases with coexisting cardiovascular abnormalities. In our series, there were no operative deaths in patients with pure coarctation of the aorta. Age is an important factor and postoperative complications were more frequent in older patients. Re section of the narrowed area with end-to-end anastomosis is the technique of choice. If theis is not possible, a Dacron tube is a good alternative. Early diagnosis and early intervention are of utmost importance, even in asymptomatic patients.
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