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A rare cervical aortic arch with stenosis and aneurysm was surgically corrected in a 13-year-old. The successful repair used direct end-to-end anastomosis without grafts or circulatory arrest.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Medical Malformations

Background:

  • Cervical aortic arch is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • It often presents with supra-aortic trunk abnormalities and may involve aortic stenosis or aneurysms.

Observation:

  • A 13-year-old patient presented with a right cervical aortic arch exhibiting stenosis and a post-stenotic aneurysm.
  • The patient also had abnormal aortic branch anatomy.

Findings:

  • Surgical correction involved extensive resection of the affected aortic segment.
  • A direct end-to-end anastomosis was performed without a prosthetic graft.
  • The procedure utilized moderate hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass without circulatory arrest.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates a successful surgical approach for complex cervical aortic arch malformations.
  • The technique avoided prosthetic material and deep hypothermia, potentially reducing surgical risks.