Left subclavian flap angioplasty for aortic
coarctation involves widening the narrowed section of the descending aorta with
a section of the left subclavian artery. The aorta is accessed with a
thoracoscopy or left thoracotomy.
Also
Known As:
- Angioplasty
- Heart surgery
- Aortic
coarctation surgery
- Surgery for
coarctation of the aorta
Conditions
Treated with Left Subclavian Flap Angioplasty for Aortic Coarctation:
Left subclavian flap angioplasty for aortic
coarctation is performed in cases of aortic coarctation, or narrowing.
There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
left subclavian flap angioplasty for aortic coarctation. Surgical alternatives
to the procedure include balloon angioplasty, end to end anastomosis, bypass
graft repair and patch aortoplasty.
Anesthesia
with Left Subclavian Flap Angioplasty for Aortic Coarctation:
Left subclavian flap angioplasty for aortic
coarctation is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient
is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Left Subclavian Flap Angioplasty for Aortic Coarctation:
Possible risks following left subclavian flap
angioplasty for aortic coarctation include infection, bleeding, spinal cord
damage, high blood pressure, recurrent aortic coarctation, recurrent laryngeal
nerve injury and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis
after Left Subclavian Flap Angioplasty for Aortic Coarctation:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
left subclavian flap angioplasty for aortic coarctation is good.