Abstract
The combination of right aortic arch with aberrant left brachiocephalic artery and aortic coarctation is very rare. Here, we report the case of a 3.1-kg neonate with multiple malformations who received detailed preoperative anatomical definition by chest computed tomography (CT) scan and eventually underwent one-stage repair at the age of 17 days. The surgical technique included left brachiocephalic artery detachment and its end-to-end anastomosis to the branch of a monofurcated pulmonary homograft used to treat the aortic arch coarctation simultaneously. Postoperative control chest CT scan performed 3 months postoperatively revealed optimal repair. Considerations on imaging and surgical technique are reported.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 444-446 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2013 |
Keywords
- Aberrant left brachiocephalic artery
- Right aortic arch
- Vascular ring
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Surgery