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Shivaprasad Babu Mukkannavar¹, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, Sachin Talwar

¹Department of Paediatrics, Cardiothoracic Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

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Summary

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A rare circumflex aortic arch aneurysm in a 9-year-old girl was successfully treated with surgical resection and reconstruction. The patient experienced complete relief from dysphagia and had no lasting cardiac or neurological issues.

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Cardiovascular Surgery
Pediatric Cardiology
Vascular Anomalies

Background:

Circumflex aortic arch aneurysm is an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly.
Aortic arch aneurysms can lead to significant complications, including dysphagia and potential rupture.

Observation:

A 9-year-old female presented with symptoms attributed to a circumflex aortic arch aneurysm.
The aneurysm posed a risk due to its location and potential for expansion.

Findings:

Surgical resection of the aneurysmal segment was performed.
Aortic arch reconstruction was successfully achieved anterior to the trachea.
The procedure utilized cardiopulmonary bypass and deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.

Implications:

This case demonstrates a viable surgical approach for treating rare aortic arch aneurysms in pediatric patients.
Successful surgical intervention can lead to complete symptom resolution and excellent long-term outcomes.
The described technique offers a potential solution for managing complex aortic arch anomalies, preventing serious sequelae.