September 25, 2025Open Access

Endovascular Management of Asymptomatic Large Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm After Coarctation of Aorta Repair: A Case Report

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Case report documents endovascular repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm in a woman post-coarctation repair, highlighting long-term risks.

A 7.3 cm thoracic aortic aneurysm was discovered incidentally over 60 years after initial coarctation repair.
Complete exclusion of the aneurysm was confirmed post-TEVAR, with no endoleaks and a successful recovery.
This case emphasizes the ongoing need for cardiology follow-up in congenital heart defect patients well into adulthood.
Endovascular repair combined with carotid bypass offers a viable solution in complex cases with anatomical challenges.

Nagra et al. (2025) studied this question.

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