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Tracheal compression by vascular structures in infants is uncommon and may be masked by nonspecific respiratory symptoms. Double aortic arch (DAA) is the most common vascular ring. We describe a… Click to show full abstract
Tracheal compression by vascular structures in infants is uncommon and may be masked by nonspecific respiratory symptoms. Double aortic arch (DAA) is the most common vascular ring. We describe a case of a 9-month-old male infant presented with respiratory distress and found to have a DAA. In this report, the authors emphasize the consideration of this pathology-induced respiratory distress and discuss its anesthetic management.
Keywords:
aortic arch;
double aortic;
respiratory distress;
distress
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
Year Published: 2017
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