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Kenichiro Noguchi1, Daijiro Hori, Yohei Nomura

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fujigaoka Hospital Showa University, Yokohama city, Kanagawa, Japan. nogu1265@omiya.jichi.ac.jp

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A rare double aortic arch (DAA) causing severe dysphagia was successfully treated by surgically removing the compressive aortic segment. This effective intervention relieved all patient symptoms, highlighting a targeted surgical approach for DAA-related esophageal compression.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Double aortic arch (DAA) is a rare congenital anomaly of the aortic arch.
  • DAA can lead to vascular rings that compress adjacent structures like the esophagus.
  • Symptomatic DAA often requires surgical intervention.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old male presented with severe dysphagia.
  • The patient had a double aortic arch with a right-sided descending aorta.
  • A compressive segment on the left-sided aortic arch was identified as the cause of esophageal compression.

Findings:

  • Surgical ligation and division of the compressive aortic segment were performed via left third thoracotomy.
  • The patient experienced complete symptom relief post-operatively.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the nature of the vascular anomaly.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates the efficacy of targeted surgical correction for symptomatic DAA.
  • Minimal intervention, including removal of the compressive segment and ligation of the ligamentum arteriosum, can be curative.
  • Highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and surgical planning in managing complex congenital vascular anomalies.