Coarctation of the aorta: a trap for the unwary during laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Authors
Henwood, M Edwards, AT Basynat, P Foster, ME
Citation
M. Henwood et al., Coarctation of the aorta: a trap for the unwary during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, ANN RC SURG, 81(1), 1999, pp. 54-55
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND
ISSN journal
00358843 → ACNP
Volume
81
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
54 - 55
Database
ISI
SICI code
0035-8843(199901)81:1<54:COTAAT>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Untreated coarctation of the aorta is uncommon in adults. We describe a pat ient who developed a major complication of his unrecognised coarctation dur ing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.