Anomalous origin of the left brachiocephalic artery in the right aortic arch: Is there a method to the madness?

The anomalous origin of the left brachiocephalic artery in a right sided aortic arch is a rare vascular ring which might lead to esophageal compression. The exact embryological origin of this anomaly is still widely debated. We present an infant who presented with esophageal compression symptoms and...

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Published in:Annals of pediatric cardiology 2017-09, Vol.10 (3), p.301-303
Main Authors: Krishna, Mani Ram, Gnanappa, Ganesh Kumar, Fitzpatrick, Rachel, Ayer, Julian, Winlaw, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysms
Anomalous innominate artery
Atrial septal defects
Cardiology
Care and treatment
Carotid arteries
Case studies
Children & youth
Coronary vessels
Defects
Diagnosis
Esophagus
Gastroesophageal reflux
Hypotheses
Pediatrics
Pulmonary arteries
right aortic arch
Surgery
vascular ring
Veins & arteries
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Summary:The anomalous origin of the left brachiocephalic artery in a right sided aortic arch is a rare vascular ring which might lead to esophageal compression. The exact embryological origin of this anomaly is still widely debated. We present an infant who presented with esophageal compression symptoms and review the various hypotheses about the embryological origin of this anomaly.
ISSN:0974-2069
0974-5149
DOI:10.4103/apc.APC_16_17