Vascular ring: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
|||
| Line 32: | Line 32: | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Obed KDHCD Barrera | Obed KDHCD Barrera | ||
Revision as of 05:34, 8 August 2017
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
Obed KDHCD Barrera