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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1985; 33(1): 36-37
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1014079
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Pseudocoarctation of the Aortic Arch Associated with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Lesion: Is it a Surgical Entity?

G. D. Angelini1 , E. N.P. Kulatilake1 , M. Hayward2 , M. S. R. Ruttley2
  • 1Cardiothoracic Department,
  • 2Radiology Department, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK
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1984

Publication Date:
07 May 2008 (online)

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Summary

Three patients with bicuspid aortic valve lesion associated with pseudocoarctation of the aortic arch are presented. At operation, 2 had a bicuspid calcified stenotic aortic valve, and one a bicuspid non-calcified incompetent aortic valve. All required replacement of the diseased aortic valve. The pseudocoarctation was not corrected because it caused no hemodynamic abnormality.

Key words

Pseudocoarctation - Bicuspid aortic valve