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 ...

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 ...

Background: We report a rare case of locally advanced esophageal cancer with a right aortic arch (RAA), successfully treated with neoadjuvant immunotherapy and minimally invasive esophagectomy, guided ...

Before birth, it is normal for babies to have arches of tissue near their trachea and esophagus. As your baby develops, these arches should either turn into normal arteries or disappear. This leaves a ...

However, during work-up, chest imaging revealed three rare anomalous findings: right-sided aortic arch (RAA), aberrant left subclavian artery (ALSA) and an aortic aneurysmal dilatation (Kommerell’s ...

In patients with a right-sided aortic arch, it is not uncommon to need steep 80° to 90 ... normal-caliber segment to avoid the risk of coil/plug erosion into the esophagus, while maintaining perfusion ...

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