Cardiovascular malformations are frequently associated in patients with esophageal atresia (EA). We observed azygos continuation mimicking an aortic arch anomaly in four newborns with type III EA. They presented concomitant rib anomalies indicating a common developmental defect. Foreknowledge is important for planning thoracotomy or interventional cardiac catheterization in this population.

Schierz, I., Piro, E., Giuffrè, M., Pinello, G., Corsello, G. (2017). Dilated azygos arch mimicking an aortic arch anomaly during thoracic surgery. EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 111, 20-22 [10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2017.05.007].

Dilated azygos arch mimicking an aortic arch anomaly during thoracic surgery

SCHIERZ, Ingrid Anne Mandy;PIRO, Ettore;GIUFFRE, Mario;PINELLO, Giuseppa;CORSELLO, Giovanni
2017-01-01

Abstract

Cardiovascular malformations are frequently associated in patients with esophageal atresia (EA). We observed azygos continuation mimicking an aortic arch anomaly in four newborns with type III EA. They presented concomitant rib anomalies indicating a common developmental defect. Foreknowledge is important for planning thoracotomy or interventional cardiac catheterization in this population.
2017
Schierz, I., Piro, E., Giuffrè, M., Pinello, G., Corsello, G. (2017). Dilated azygos arch mimicking an aortic arch anomaly during thoracic surgery. EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 111, 20-22 [10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2017.05.007].
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