Double aortic arch associated with coarctation.
An unusual combination of double aortic arch with coarctation of one of its limbs is described. We emphasize the importance of preoperative aortography to demonstrate or exclude coarctation which is clinically silent prior to surgery. This rare association will determine the surgical approach.
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001027:Aortography; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant