[Simultaneous surgical repair by the same approach of aortic coarctations and associated intra-cardiac lesions in the child].

As Ph. Blondeau et al. have shown, one-stage operations, especially by the same approach, for coarctation and an associated intracardiac lesion are still rare. Three new cases are reported. The authors emphasise the value of the bithoracotomy approach, and the importance of good management of respiration.