Which of the following defines post-coarctectomy syndrome?

Post-coarctectomy syndromeis a complication seen after surgical correction ofcoarctation of the aorta, especially in older children. After repair,sudden restoration of high blood flow to the mesenteric arteries(after years of reduced perfusion) can cause:

Abdominal pain

GI bleeding

Bowel ischemia

“Post-coarctectomy syndrome involves mesenteric vasculature injury due to abrupt restoration of high-pressure flow after chronic hypoperfusion.”

(Referenced from CCRN Pediatric – Direct Care: Cardiovascular, Postoperative Complications of Congenital Heart Repair)