Persistent right aortic arch in a kitten.
Oesophageal obstruction as a result of persistence of the right aortic arch was diagnosed in a nine--and-a-half week old kitten. Thoracotomy was performed and corrective surgery successfully carried out. This uncommon condition is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male