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Park, Kwon, Kwan, Shin, Hong, Kim, Kim, and Lee: A Case of Interrupted Aortic Arch(Type B)
Case Report
Korean Circulation Journal

Korean Circulation Journal 1994; 24(3): 523-527.

Published online: 30 June 1994

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.1994.24.3.523

A Case of Interrupted Aortic Arch(Type B)

Seung Ho Park, M.D., Hyuck Moon Kwon, M.D., June Kwan, M.D., Joon Han Shin, M.D., Myeong Ki Hong, M.D., Hyun-Seung Kim, M.D., Hae Kyoon Kim, M.D., Doo Yun Lee, M.D.

Copyright © 1994 The Korean Society of Circulation

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Abstract

Interrupted aortic arch may be defined as a discontinuity of the aortic arch. This uncommon anomaly was first described by Steidele in 1778 and was later classified into 3 types by Celoria and Patton.
We experienced the case of a 25-year-old male with an interrupted aortic arch(Type B) which was well supplied by collateral circulations.
Ligation of collateral supplies and a Y-graft replacement from ascending aorta to descending thoracic aorta and left subclavian artery was done.
Postoperative aortogram revealed no collateral circulations and good continuity of the aorta without narrowing of the anatomic site.
During the period of 2-month follow up, the patient was able to lead a relatively active life.

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