Unrecognized double aortic arch in a preterm infant: Diagnostic challenges and perioperative management
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Date
2019-01
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Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
Abstract
Vascular rings are relatively rare, and are frequently overlooked as a potential cause of neonatal respiratory distress in non specialized centres. This might lead to delay in diagnosis during which the child is subjected to repeated respiratory insults. Procrastination in prompt diagnosis and management can lead to significant comorbidities or even death. We highlight the case report of a preterm infant with an unrecognized double aortic arch who presented with severe respiratory morbidity and the subsequent management.
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Double aortic arch, neonatal respiratory distress, vascular ring
Citation
Srimurugan Balaji, Jayashankar Jessin, Balachandran Rakhi, Gopalraj Sunil S. Unrecognized double aortic arch in a preterm infant: Diagnostic challenges and perioperative management. Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia. 2019 Jan; 22(1): 83-85