Ascending aorta and aortic arch hypoplasia in a patient with connective tissue dysplasia and multiple deficit of coagulation factors

Connective tissue dysplasia (CTD) is an urgent problem, especially in young and employable people. Damage to cardiovascular system and, in particular, aorta is predominant factor determining the incidence of various complications and mortality in patients with CTD. The authors report surgical treatment of aortic hypoplasia in an adolescent patient with connective tissue dysplasia syndrome and combined deficiency of coagulation factors.