Double aortic arch and nasogastric tubes: a fatal combination.
Double aortic arch is a common form of complete vascular ring that encircles both the trachea and the esophagus, and presents with various respiratory and esophageal symptoms, usually in the pediatric population. We present a case of double aortic arch in an adult patient that manifested as massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding after prolonged nasogastric intubation.
Massaad
Julia
J
Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases, 1822 Briarvista way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, United States. jmassaa@emory.edu
Crawford
Kelly
K
D000328:Adult; D001015:Aortic Arch Syndromes / Q000473:pathology*; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000473:pathology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014132:Trachea / Q000002:abnormalities