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Revision as of 05:14, 11 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