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Late diagnosis of double aortic arch: Consequences on long‐term follow‐up
Author(s) -
Ullmann Nicola,
Menchini Laura,
Salerno Teresa,
Tomà Paolo,
Cutrera Renato
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pediatric pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.866
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1099-0496
pISSN - 8755-6863
DOI - 10.1002/ppul.22852
Subject(s) - medicine , double aortic arch , term (time) , aortic arch , cardiology , intensive care medicine , aorta , physics , quantum mechanics
Summary Double aortic arch is the most common congenital anomaly of the aortic arch system, in which the trachea and esophagus are completely encircled by vascular segments of the aortic arch and its branches, often resulting in variable airway compression. One case of late diagnosis of this congenital malformation and long‐term consequences of late surgical treatment with persistent tracheo‐broncomalacia and dynamic airway obstruction is reported. This report emphasizes the importance of an early diagnosis to minimise the progressive airways damage and subsequent respiratory symptoms, that need an accurate medical follow‐up. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2014; 49:E75–E77. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.