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A rare right aortic arch with Kommerell's diverticulum caused severe tracheal compression and tracheomalacia. Surgical repair involving tracheal resection and aortic arch translocation effectively relieved symptoms in a pediatric patient.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Right aortic arch with Kommerell's diverticulum is a rare congenital anomaly causing vascular rings.
  • These anomalies can lead to significant compression of the trachea and esophagus, resulting in respiratory and swallowing difficulties.

Observation:

  • A 10-month-old patient presented with recurrent respiratory symptoms due to residual compression from a right aortic arch and Kommerell's diverticulum after initial surgery.
  • CT scans and airway endoscopy revealed persistent tracheal compression and tracheomalacia in the affected segment.

Findings:

  • Initial surgical intervention (anterior arch division and posterior aortopexy) provided only temporary relief.
  • A second surgical procedure involving resection of the tracheomalacic trachea and anterior translocation of the aortic arch was performed.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the complexity of managing symptomatic vascular rings, particularly those with associated tracheomalacia.
  • Surgical translocation of the aortic arch anterior to the airway may be a viable option for relieving persistent compression and improving outcomes in select pediatric patients.