Persistent left fifth aortic arch with complex coarctation

Persistent fifth aortic arch is a rare anomaly, with only 22 cases reported. 1,2 Its recognition and successful management when associated with coarctation is even rarer. We present a child with persistent left fifth aortic arch and complex coarctation successfully diagnosed and repaired.

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Published inThe American journal of cardiology Vol. 67; no. 4; pp. 319 - 320
Main Authors Gibbin, Candace L., Midgley, Frank M., Potter, Barry M., Martin, Gerard R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01.02.1991
Elsevier
Subjects
Aorta, Thoracic - abnormalities
Aortic Coarctation - complications
Aortic Coarctation - diagnosis
Aortic Coarctation - pathology
Aortic Coarctation - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Child
Congenital heart diseases. Malformations of the aorta, pulmonary vessels and vena cava
Female
Heart
Humans
Medical sciences
Human
Case study
Aortic coarctation
Association
Malformation
Aorta
Cardiovascular disease
Child
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Summary:Persistent fifth aortic arch is a rare anomaly, with only 22 cases reported. 1,2 Its recognition and successful management when associated with coarctation is even rarer. We present a child with persistent left fifth aortic arch and complex coarctation successfully diagnosed and repaired.
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ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/0002-9149(91)90571-2