Unrecognized double aortic arch in a preterm infant: Diagnostic challenges and perioperative management

Vascular rings are relatively rare, and are frequently overlooked as a potential cause of neonatal respiratory distress in non specialized centres. This might lead to delay in diagnosis during which the child is subjected to repeated respiratory insults. Procrastination in prompt diagnosis and manag...

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Published in:Annals of cardiac anaesthesia 2019-01, Vol.22 (1), p.83-85
Main Authors: Srimurugan, Balaji, Jayashankar, Jessin, Balachandran, Rakhi, Gopalraj, Sunil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway management
Analysis
Birth defects
Case Report
Congenital heart defects
Coronary vessels
Double aortic arch
Morbidity
Mortality
neonatal respiratory distress
Ostomy
Patients
Pneumonia
Premature babies
Respiratory therapy
Sepsis
Surgery
vascular ring
Ventilators
Weaning
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Summary:Vascular rings are relatively rare, and are frequently overlooked as a potential cause of neonatal respiratory distress in non specialized centres. This might lead to delay in diagnosis during which the child is subjected to repeated respiratory insults. Procrastination in prompt diagnosis and management can lead to significant comorbidities or even death. We highlight the case report of a preterm infant with an unrecognized double aortic arch who presented with severe respiratory morbidity and the subsequent management.
ISSN:0971-9784
0974-5181
DOI:10.4103/aca.ACA_3_18