Aortic arch anomalies and vascular rings are significant ... which can compress surrounding structures such as the trachea and esophagus, leading to respiratory and swallowing difficulties.

Aortic arch anomalies and vascular rings are congenital ... which can lead to compression of vital organs such as the trachea and esophagus. Recent research has focused on improving prenatal ...

The first branch is the right carotid and does not classify as a RAA branching pattern; one may be fooled into believing this is a left aortic arch with the first branch coursing rightward (see ...