Aneurysm after subclavian flap angioplasty repair of coarctation of the aorta

We report a case of aortic aneurysm at the site of subclavian flap angiopla sty repair for coarctation of the aorta. The dilatation involved the latera l wall of the proximal descending aorta that had been constructed by the fl ap. Five other similar cases have been reported in the literature. Diligent long-term follow-up is needed after surgical repair of coarctation of the aorta to detect late complications such as restenosis or aneurysm formation . (C) 1999 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.