Endovascular Management of Bilateral Superior Intercostal Artery Aneurysms following Late Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta

Abstract

Endovascular management of massive bilateral superior intercostal artery aneurysms following late surgical repair of juxtaductal coarctation of the aorta is described in a 40-year-old male patient. Both aneurysms were successfully treated by coil embolisation without the need for further surgical intervention.

Key words

Aneurysm - endovascular procedures/stents - except PCI - artery/arteries (includes all peripheral arteries) - computed tomography - CAT scan - imaging (all modalities)

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