Multiple aortic aneurysms in a 6-week-old baby post-arterial switch operation

We present what may be the first report of multiple aortic aneurysms in a 6-week-old baby boy 4 weeks post-ASO. Initial diagnosis was made by transthoracic echocardiography, which was confirmed by computed tomographic angiography and surgical inspection. The aneurysms were repaired surgically with two aortic homograft patches without complications.

Source: European Journal of Heart Failure Supplements - November 10, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Al Bahanta, A., Alhabshan, F., Abu-Sulaiman, R. M., Alghamdi, M. H., Yelbuz, T. M., Najm, H. K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research