Vascular ring

Background

• Characterize by anatomical/congenital abnormalities of the aortic arch leading to compression of the trachealbronchial tree and esophagus causing respiratory and GI symptoms.
• Accounts for 1-3 of congenital heart disease
• Males are at x2 risk than females

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Presenting symptoms ●Stridor ●Respiratory infections ●Respiratory distress ●Wheezing ●Cough Less common ●Dysphagia ●Feeding difficulty ●Vomiting

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Author Obed Barrera Adame MS4