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Dysphagia lusoria: current surgical approach.

J S Chaffin, E R Munnell, R N Grantham

    The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
    |May 1, 1978
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    An anomalous right subclavian artery caused swallowing difficulties and back pain. Surgical repair using median sternotomy successfully restored circulation and relieved symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Vascular Anomalies

    Background:

    • Anomalous right subclavian artery (ARSA) is a rare congenital vascular anomaly.
    • ARSA can cause dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and chest pain due to extrinsic esophageal compression.
    • Surgical intervention is considered for symptomatic cases.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with dysphagia and upper back pain attributed to an anomalous right subclavian artery.
    • The aberrant artery originated from the aortic arch and coursed posterior to the esophagus.
    • Conservative management had not provided relief.

    Findings:

    • Median sternotomy provided optimal surgical exposure for managing the anomalous right subclavian artery.
    • The aberrant artery was divided, its origin from the aortic arch oversewn.
    • The artery was then relocated to the right upper mediastinum and anastomosed to the aortic arch, with or without a graft, to restore blood flow.

    Implications:

    • This surgical approach effectively restored normal extremity circulation.
    • The patient's dysphagia and upper back pain were completely resolved postoperatively.
    • Median sternotomy is a viable and effective method for correcting symptomatic anomalous right subclavian artery.

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