Middle Aortic Syndrome in a Child-Bearing Age Patient

Abstract

We report a rare case of a 30-year-old female who had a long-standing history of middle aortic syndrome that was being managed nonsurgically. She presented with hypertension and buttock pain with plans to become pregnant. She underwent an aortoiliac bypass.

Keywords

aorta - thoracoabdominal aorta - pregnancy

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