Vascular anomaly: Cause of infant respiratory distress and dysphagia. (2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baig, Aisha; Fortner, Christopher; Rivera, Marcus; Merrow, Jill; Gupta, Saurabh; Sher, Erica; Mortelliti, Anthony
• Is Part Of: Respiratory medicine case reports. Volume 28(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory System -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2019.100908
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-0071

Abstract

Abstract: Aberrant right subclavian artery with a left aortic arch is rare, but it is the most common congenital aortic arch anomaly. It can present as an incidental finding later in life or be symptomatic at a young age. Here, we describe a case of an aberrant right subclavian artery discovered in a 4 month old with respiratory distress and feeding difficulties. She underwent an extensive aerodigestive evaluation including bronchoscopy, both flexible and rigid, upper GI endoscopy, modified barium swallow with esophageal sweep, chest imaging, CT thorax and echocardiogram. The final decision per the management team was to observe the patient in order to allow more growth. She ultimately improved with age and remains asymptomatic.