Vascular ring causing symptomatic tracheal compression in adulthood

E Fadel; A R Chapelier; J Cerrina; P Macchiarini; P G Dartevelle

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(95)00728-4

Vascular ring causing symptomatic tracheal compression in adulthood

Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Nov;60(5):1411-3. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00728-4.

Authors

E Fadel¹, A R Chapelier, J Cerrina, P Macchiarini, P G Dartevelle

Affiliation

¹ Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Hôpital Marie-Lannelongue, Paris-Sud University, Le Plessis Robinson, France.

PMID: 8526641
DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00728-4

Abstract

A 32-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of a 3-year history of exertion dyspnea. An anomalous vascular ring created by a right aortic arch with mirror-image branching, left descending aorta, and aortic diverticulum narrowed the trachea circumferentially. This feature was surgically approached through a right posterolateral thoracotomy, and simple amputation of the aortic diverticulum resulted in immediate symptomatic relief.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
Aortic Diseases / congenital
Aortic Diseases / surgery*
Diverticulum / congenital
Diverticulum / surgery*
Dyspnea / etiology*
Female
Humans