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Double aortic arch anomalies in Children: A Systematic 20-Year Single Center Study
M Kaldararova1, I Simkova2, I Varga3
1National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases-Children's Cardiac Center, Limbova Street 1, Bratislava, 833 51, Slovakia.
Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)
|July 21, 2017
Summary
This study analyzed 40 pediatric cases of aortic arch anomalies over 20 years. Correctly diagnosing these rare congenital cardiovascular defects, especially ring-forming types, is critical for patient management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular embryology
- Pediatric cardiology
- Congenital cardiovascular defects
Background:
- Aortic arch anomalies are associated with numerous congenital disorders.
- Understanding cardiovascular embryology is essential for diagnosis and treatment.
- A 20-year retrospective analysis was conducted at a national pediatric center.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a comprehensive analysis of aortic arch anomalies in a pediatric population.
- To create a catalog of diagnosed aortic arch anomalies.
- To provide epidemiological data on rare congenital cardiovascular defects.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 40 pediatric patients diagnosed with aortic arch anomalies.
- Classification into Group 1 (ring-forming) and Group 2 (non-ring-forming) anomalies.
- Morphological analysis using echocardiography, angiography, CT, or MRI.
Main Results:
- Group 1 included 25 patients with ring-forming anomalies (e.g., persistent double aortic arches, right aortic arch with incomplete left arch).
- Group 2 included 15 patients with other aortic arch anomalies, often associated with complex heart defects.
- Incidence of all aortic arch anomalies was 0.033%; ring-forming anomalies were 0.021%.
Conclusions:
- Aortic arch anomalies, though rare, require accurate diagnosis.
- Distinguishing between ring-forming and non-ring-forming types is critical for management.
- This study provides valuable epidemiological data for rare congenital cardiovascular defects.
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