Adult Presentation with Vascular Ring due to Double Aortic Arch

Authors: Kafka, Henryk; Uebing, Anselm; Mohiaddin, Raad¹

Source: Congenital Heart Disease, Volume 1, Number 6, November/December 2006 , pp. 346-350(5)

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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Abstract:

This is a case report on the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose vascular ring due to double aortic arch in an adult presenting with an abnormal chest X-ray. The experience in this case and the literature review identify the benefits of using cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging to clarify complex aortic arch anatomy.

Keywords: Double Aortic Arch; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Vascular Ring

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-0803.2006.00062.x

Affiliations: 1: The Cardiovascular MR Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK;

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