Double aortic arch in an adult undergoing coronary bypass surgery: a therapeutic dilemma?

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2008 Oct;34(4):920-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2008.07.015. Epub 2008 Aug 12.

Abstract

Double aortic arch is a congenital anomaly that is rarely found in adults. Typically, this is treated in infancy secondary to symptoms. We describe the treatment of an asymptomatic adult male that was diagnosed with double aortic arch during cardiac catheterization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Coronary Artery Bypass*
  • Coronary Disease / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography