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4b-2. Coarctation of the Aorta (severe). (Condition description.)

A. PA chest radiograph demonstrates rib notching/erosion of ribs 5-8 bilaterally (secondary to intercostal collateral development). There is cardiomegaly, figure-three sign in the left upper mediastinum and post-stenotic dilation of the descending aorta.