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Circumflex aortic arch: presentation across various age groups: a case series
Shivang Saxena1, Ashish Katewa1, Maruti Haranal1
1Department of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery, UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Center, Medicity, Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 3800016 India.
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|October 19, 2022
Summary
Circumflex aortic arch (CAA) is a rare congenital vascular anomaly. This condition can cause significant symptoms by compressing the trachea and esophagus, affecting patients of all ages.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Circumflex aortic arch (CAA) is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It involves the aortic arch crossing the midline posteriorly.
- A patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) can create a complete vascular ring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical experience with circumflex aortic arch.
- To highlight presentation across different age groups.
Main Methods:
- Case series review.
- Analysis of three patients with CAA.
Main Results:
- CAA can lead to tracheal and esophageal compression.
- Symptoms can manifest at any age.
- Three cases with CAA were analyzed across different age demographics.
Conclusions:
- Circumflex aortic arch is a rare but significant anomaly.
- It can present with varied symptoms and at any age.
- Clinical vigilance is essential for timely diagnosis and management.
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