Middle aortic syndrome in a teenager

Middle aortic syndrome (MAS) is a rare pathology that involves diffuse/segmental narrowing of the distal thoracic or abdominal aorta. The most common clinical manifestation is severe hypertension, which requires multiple antihypertensive medications and/or surgical repair. We report the surgi...

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Main Authors: Zeynep Eyileten, Mehmet Taşar, Levent Yazıcıoğlu, Bülent Kaya, Suat Fitöz, Adnan Uysalel
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Language:English
Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 2014-12-01
Series:The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/1440
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description Middle aortic syndrome (MAS) is a rare pathology that involves diffuse/segmental narrowing of the distal thoracic or abdominal aorta. The most common clinical manifestation is severe hypertension, which requires multiple antihypertensive medications and/or surgical repair. We report the surgical repair of MAS in a 14-year-old male.
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spelling doaj-art-b73ebdaa84584f908c536b5fffb6c3f72025-08-20T03:01:15ZengHacettepe University Institute of Child HealthThe Turkish Journal of Pediatrics0041-43012791-64212014-12-01566Middle aortic syndrome in a teenagerZeynep Eyileten0Mehmet TaşarLevent YazıcıoğluBülent KayaSuat FitözAdnan UysalelDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. mehmet.tasar@hotmail.com. Middle aortic syndrome (MAS) is a rare pathology that involves diffuse/segmental narrowing of the distal thoracic or abdominal aorta. The most common clinical manifestation is severe hypertension, which requires multiple antihypertensive medications and/or surgical repair. We report the surgical repair of MAS in a 14-year-old male. https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/1440
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Middle aortic syndrome in a teenager
The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
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