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Dilated azygos arch mimicking an aortic arch anomaly during thoracic surgery.

Authors :
Schierz IAM
Piro E
Giuffrè M
Pinello G
Corsello G
Source :
Early human development [Early Hum Dev] 2017 Aug; Vol. 111, pp. 20-22. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 May 20.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Cardiovascular malformations are frequently associated in patients with esophageal atresia (EA). We observed azygos continuation mimicking an aortic arch anomaly in four newborns with type III EA. They presented concomitant rib anomalies indicating a common developmental defect. Foreknowledge is important for planning thoracotomy or interventional cardiac catheterization in this population.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1872-6232
Volume :
111
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Early human development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28535430
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2017.05.007