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Congenital vascular rings: A clinical challenge for the pediatrician
Author(s) -
Licari Amelia,
Manca Enrica,
Rispoli Gaetana Anna,
Mannarino Savina,
Pelizzo Gloria,
Marseglia Gian Luigi
Publication year - 2015
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.23152
Subject(s) - medicine , stridor , vascular ring , dysphagia , pediatrics , esophagus , radiology , surgery , airway , aorta , aortic arch
Summary Vascular rings are congenital anomalies that lead to variable degrees of respiratory problems or feeding difficulties by forming a complete or partial ring compressing the trachea, the bronchi, and the esophagus. The clinical diagnosis of vascular rings is often challenging for the pediatrician because the clinical manifestations are heterogeneous and nonspecific. Symptoms can vary from wheezing, stridor, dyspnea, and/or dysphagia to life‐threatening conditions; however, they may not be present. The aim of this study is to review the recent literature on this subject and describe new developments in diagnostics and imaging. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2015; 50:511–524. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.