Vascular ring

Background

  • Characterize by anatomical/congenital abnormalities of the aortic arch leading to compression of the trachealbronchial tree and esophagus causing respiratory and GI symptoms.
  • Accounts for 1-3 of congenital heart disease
  • Males are at x2 risk than females

Clinical Features

  • Stridor
  • Respiratory infections
  • Respiratory distress
  • Wheezing
  • Cough
  • Less common
    • Dysphagia
    • Feeding difficulty
    • Vomiting

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Management

Disposition

See Also

References


<ref> Obed KDHCD Barrera