Multidisciplinary approach to vascular rings and vascular-related aerodigestive compression: a clinical practice review.

ABSTRACT: Vascular rings, including double aortic arch and right aortic arch with aberrant left subclavian and left ligamentum, are part of a larger group of vascular-related aerodigestive compression syndromes that also includes innominate artery compression syndrome, dysphagia lusoria, aortic arch anomalies, and aneurysms of either the aorta or pulmonary artery. Additionally, post-surgical airway compression is a distinct entity in itself. The approach to the diagnosis and management of these varied phenomena has been streamlined by the multidisciplinary team at Boston Children's Hospital. Echocardiography, computed tomographic angiography, esophagram, and three-phase dynamic bronchoscopy are routinely performed in these patients in order to produce a comprehensive understanding of the unique anat

SUBMITTER: Chiu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10326748 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature