Coarctation on a right aortic arch: Minimally invasive imaging and management.
Said Sanoussi, Nasroolla Damry
Abstract
Open AccessRight aortic arch associated with coarctation of the aorta is an extremely rare congenital vascular anomaly. We report the case of a 17-year-old girl presenting with upper limb hypertension and absent femoral pulses. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) revealed a severe aortic coarctation associated with a right-sided aortic arch. A balloon-expandable stent was successfully implanted, leading to a significant reduction in pressure gradient and rapid clinical improvement. This case underscores the value of a minimally invasive strategy combining CTA for detailed anatomical assessment with percutaneous stenting for effective treatment of a rare aortic arch anomaly. This report illustrates the role of multimodality imaging and minimally invasive intervention in this setting.