Background: Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) is the congenital constriction or narrowing of the aortic lumen. These constrictions are primarily located in the descending aorta causing significant discrepancies in systolic blood pressures of the upper and lower extremities. Thus, a delay in diagnosis and treatment may lead to severe and adverse consequences. Case presentation: Herein, we present a 13-year-old boy with anterior cerebral rupture following a delayed diagnosis for descending CoA. Percutaneous transluminal balloon dilatation and endovascular stent implantation were urgently and successfully performed alongside cerebral clipping of the vascular aneurysm. Conclusion: An early diagnosis is crucial for CoA's successful treatment and management to prevent complications, including anterior cerebral rupture.
Keywords: congenital heart disease; delayed therapy; descending aortic coarctation; rupture; surgery.
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