Double aortic arch

Discussion:

Double arcus aorta is a rare congenital anomaly surrounding the trachea and esophagus in the form of a ring. According to Edward, in the embryological life, the right and left aorta combining the truncoaortic sac and the dorsal aorta are formed by the fourth brachial arch not closing and continuing. It is generally isolated and rarely with other cardiac anomalies.

Depending on the degree of compression it makes to the trachea and esophagus, it can be seen most frequently due to shortness of breath or dysphagia. Symptoms depend on whether the vascular ring is loose or tight. If asymptomatic, it is explained that the vascular ring is loose. Symptoms are evident if the vascular ring is tight or there are additional cardiac anomalies.

In our case, the right atrium and right ventricle were smaller than the left and their contours were irregular. Nevertheless, the patient has no complaints and was completely random.

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