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Right aortic arch and its variants.

Jeffrey P Kanne1, J David Godwin

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, MC 3252, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53572-3252, USA. jkanne@uwhealth.org

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Congenital anomalies of the aortic arch complex, including right aortic arch, occur in 0.5–3.0% of the population. These variations can cause significant symptoms and are explained using an embryonic model.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Embryology
  • Pediatric Cardiology

Background:

  • Congenital anomalies of the aortic arch complex are diverse, ranging from asymptomatic variations to symptomatic conditions like vascular rings.
  • A right aortic arch occurs in 0.1% of individuals, potentially associated with congenital heart disease.
  • Clinical presentation varies by age, manifesting as airway/esophageal compression, heart failure, or incidental imaging findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate computed tomography (CT) findings of congenital right aortic arch variations.
  • To elucidate the embryological origins of these anomalies using Edwards' double aortic arch model.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of right aortic arch presentations and their underlying developmental causes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of computed tomography (CT) imaging in patients with right aortic arch.
  • Application of Edwards' hypothetical embryonic double aortic arch model for etiological explanation.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with clinical presentations.

Main Results:

  • Demonstration of diverse CT appearances of right aortic arch anomalies.
  • Explanation of specific variants based on deviations in embryonic aortic arch development.
  • Association of anatomical variations with clinical symptoms of compression or cardiac dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • Computed tomography is crucial for diagnosing congenital right aortic arch variations.
  • Understanding the embryological basis aids in explaining the spectrum of these anomalies.
  • Early recognition and etiological understanding are vital for managing patients with right aortic arch.