Double aortic arches, esophageal atresia and tracheal compression

J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2009 Apr;14(2):70-2. doi: 10.4103/0971-9261.55157.

Abstract

We report a case of double aortic arch in a 12-month-old male infant well delineated on 64 slice computed tomography scan. It formed a complete vascular ring around the trachea compressing it. The symptoms resolved after surgical division of the ring.

Keywords: Double aortic arch; computed tomography; congenital heart defects; esophageal atresia; helical; vascular rings.

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  • Case Reports