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  • Thoracic Surgery

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  • Kommerell's diverticulum is a rare condition involving aortic dilation.
  • Vascular anomalies in children can present complex diagnostic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report an extremely rare pediatric case of Kommerell's diverticulum.
  • To describe the unique combination of aortic and ductal anomalies forming an incomplete vascular ring.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a 3.5-year-old boy.
  • Review of relevant medical literature for similar presentations.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with Kommerell's diverticulum, right descending aorta, and proximal patent ductus arteriosus aneurysm.
  • This specific combination formed an incomplete vascular ring, a configuration not previously reported.

Conclusions:

  • This case highlights the diverse and rare presentations of congenital aortic and ductal anomalies.
  • Emphasizes the importance of recognizing complex vascular rings in pediatric patients.