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., Giuffre, M., Pinello, G., & Corsello, G. (2017). Dilated azygos arch mimicking an aortic arch anomaly during thoracic surgery. EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 111, 20-22.
Data di pubblicazione: | 2017 |
Titolo: | Dilated azygos arch mimicking an aortic arch anomaly during thoracic surgery |
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Citazione: | Schierz, I., Piro, E., Giuffre, M., Pinello, G., & Corsello, G. (2017). Dilated azygos arch mimicking an aortic arch anomaly during thoracic surgery. EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 111, 20-22. |
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2017.05.007 |
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. |
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