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TCC in the pediatric population appears to be effective and associated with few complications.

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first series of neonates with aortic coarctation and multiorgan failure receiving a palliative treatment by balloon dilation. Although the prognosis of this condition remains severe, emergency balloon dilation can diminish mortality, providing a bridge to surgery in severely ill patients.

Stents are used in various CHD catheterization procedures, from infancy to adult age. The adverse events rate is significant and is related to the type of procedure.