Persistent fifth aortic arch: a single-center experience, case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Persistent fifth aortic arch (PFAA) is an extremely rare congenital cardiovascular malformation and there is limited data in the literature. The objective of this study is to enhance our understanding and diagnosis of PFAA from echocardiography and computed tomography angiography (CTA) findings, and to evaluate the application of echocardiography in the diagnosis of PFAA.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed five cases of PFAA diagnosed from October 2016 to September 2019 at the Affiliated Children's Hospital of Capital Institute of Pediatrics. We described their diagnosis by echocardiography and CTA findings, and medical history.

Results

Five cases of PFAA were identified in the study. Patients aged from 3 to 48 months and weighed from 4 to 12 kg presented

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8261588 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature