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The midaortic syndrome is a rare entity, typically presenting with hypertension, refractory to treatment. The diagnosis is usually made by arteriography. We report a child in whom the diagnosis was made by ultrasound, confirmed by arteriography and successfully treated by balloon dilatation.
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Received: 6 August 1997 Accepted: 5 December 1997
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Adams, W., John, P. US demonstration and diagnosis of the midaortic syndrome. Pediatric Radiology 28, 461–463 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050384
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