Congenital aneurysm of the descending aorta in a neonate

A large aneurysm of the descending aorta of unknown etiology was diagnosed in utero. Medical treatment with propranolol was continued after surgery which was performed at the age of 2 months.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1999-08, Vol.84 (4), p.491-492
Main Authors: Lilje, Christian, Wilhelm, Christian, Gildein, H.Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysms
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - congenital
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - diagnosis
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cardiovascular disease
Cineangiography
Coronary Angiography
Diseases of the aorta
Drug therapy
Echocardiography
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical research
Medical sciences
Pregnancy
Surgery
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Vascular Surgical Procedures
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Summary:A large aneurysm of the descending aorta of unknown etiology was diagnosed in utero. Medical treatment with propranolol was continued after surgery which was performed at the age of 2 months.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(99)00346-X