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Efficacy of Prostaglandin E1 in Relieving Obstruction in Coarctation of a Persistent Fifth Aortic Arch Without Opening the Ductus Arteriosus

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A persistent fifth aortic arch (PFAA) with coarctation and type A interruption of the fourth arch was recognized in a 9-day-old infant. The widening of the area of coarctation in the fifth arch with prostaglandin E 1 infusion without opening the ductus arteriosus is presented to document that ectopic ductal tissue constriction contributes to the development of coarctation in PFAA.

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  1. Pediatric Cardiology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, 3959 Broadway, 2 North, New York, NY, 10032, USA

    Sheilia J. Carroll, Anne Ferris & Leonardo Liberman

  2. Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, 3959 Brodway, 2 North, New York, NY, 10032, USA

    Jonathan Chen

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Carroll, S.J., Ferris, A., Chen, J. et al. Efficacy of Prostaglandin E1 in Relieving Obstruction in Coarctation of a Persistent Fifth Aortic Arch Without Opening the Ductus Arteriosus. Pediatr Cardiol 27, 766–768 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-006-1380-6

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