Modeling aortorenal perfusion in suprarenal coarctation repair

Suprarenal abdominal aortic coarctation (SAAC) is a congenital midaortic syndrome that develops owing to a developmental anomaly in the fusion of the embryonic dorsal aortae. This condition is associated with severe hypertension, which is usually the indication for intervention. Open surgery is the primary treatment and it typically involves thoracoaortic bypass (TAB), and less commonly patch aortoplasty (PA). Bypass to the visceral vessels has also been performed in conjunction with TAB or PA. The majority undergoing intervention for SAAC are children and adolescents; therefore, the benefits of surgical intervention must be weighed against the risks of surgery on the developing aorta.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - January 22, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: April J. Boyd Tags: Invited commentary Source Type: research