[Vascular rings]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Cardiology
• Thoracic Surgery
• Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

• Vascular rings are rare congenital anomalies.
• Symptoms often manifest early in infancy, including respiratory distress and stridor.
• Double aortic arch is the most common type.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present cases of various vascular rings.
• To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and surgical intervention.
• To highlight the effectiveness and safety of surgical correction.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective review of 22 cases with different types of vascular rings.
• Focus on cases of double aortic arch (15 cases).
• Analysis of surgical outcomes and patient demographics.

Main Results:

• 15 cases of double aortic arch were identified.
• 12 infants underwent surgery before one year of age due to severe symptoms.
• No mortality was observed in the operated cases.
• Early onset of symptoms and respiratory distress were prominent features.

Conclusions:

• Vascular rings necessitate differential diagnosis in newborns and infants with respiratory distress or laryngeal stridor.
• Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for favorable outcomes.
• Surgical correction of vascular rings is highly effective and carries minimal risk.