Vascular Rings and Slings - December 2005
Vascular Rings and Slings - December 2005
Vascular Rings and Slings - December 2005
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Incomplete <strong>Vascular</strong> <strong>Rings</strong><br />
Anomalous Innominate Artery<br />
– The innominate arises from the left side of the aortic arch <strong>and</strong><br />
compresses the trachea<br />
– Asymptomatic or causes mild respiratory symptoms<br />
– Barium Esophagram is normal; Bronchoscopy can be diagnostic<br />
– Commonly associated with other cardiac defects<br />
Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery<br />
– RSA arises from the descending aorta <strong>and</strong> courses behind the<br />
esophagus<br />
– Usually asymptomatic<br />
– Mild feeding problems may occur/swallowing dysfunction<br />
– Usually an isolated anomaly
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