Repair of Coarctation of the Aorta in Infants Weighing Less Than 2 Kilograms

Coarctation repair in infants less than 2 kg can be performed safely. The incidence of recoarctation is acceptable and comparable with that of other pediatric cohorts that have been reported. Preoperative cardiac function and associated noncardiac lesions may influence the incidence of mortality after repair. Delaying the timing of surgical repair to achieve growth is not necessary.