Acquired Aortic Coarctation Due to Posttuberculotic Gibbous Formation

Summary

This is a report on a rare case of acquired stenosis of the descending thoracic aorta resulting from an extreme posttuberculotic gibbous formation. The unusual anatomical relationship precluded conventional alleviation of the stenosis which was bridged ultimately with a graft producing a satisfactory functional result.

Key words

Aortic coarctation - Tuberculotic gibbous formation - Aorto-aortic conduit - Surgical correction