The Mediastine’s Cane

The Mediastine’s Cane

Congenital anomalies of the aorta are rare disorders that result from an abnormal development of the embryonic pharyngeal arch system. Aortic arch abnormalities occur in 1% to 2% of the population, and their clinical representation, usually in the first years of life, depend on esophageal or tracheo...

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Main Authors: Joel Ponte Monteiro, MD, Ana Paula Faria, MD, Drumond Freitas, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-03-01
Series:JACC: Case Reports
Subjects:
aorta
congenital disease
radiograph
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084919307041
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Summary:Congenital anomalies of the aorta are rare disorders that result from an abnormal development of the embryonic pharyngeal arch system. Aortic arch abnormalities occur in 1% to 2% of the population, and their clinical representation, usually in the first years of life, depend on esophageal or tracheobronchial compression or abnormal blood patterns. Such abnormalities are seldom seen in adults. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)
ISSN:2666-0849

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