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Published on: November 24, 2009
Congenital vascular rings: a clinical challenge for the pediatrician
Amelia Licari1, Enrica Manca, Gaetana Anna Rispoli
1Department of Pediatrics, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Italy.
Abstract:
Vascular rings are congenital anomalies that lead to variable degrees of respiratory problems or feeding difficulties by forming a complete or partial ring compressing the trachea, the bronchi, and the esophagus. The clinical diagnosis of vascular rings is often challenging for the pediatrician because the clinical manifestations are heterogeneous and nonspecific. Symptoms can vary from wheezing, stridor, dyspnea, and/or dysphagia to life-threatening conditions; however, they may not be present. The aim of this study is to review the recent literature on this subject and describe new developments in diagnostics and imaging.
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