Interrupted aortic arch: spectrum of MRI findings.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this article is to review the types, pathogenesis, MRI appearance, treatment, and prognosis of interrupted aortic arch (IAA).


CONCLUSIONS
IAA is a rare congenital vascular anomaly. Although this entity has been evaluated traditionally with echocardiography and angiography, MRI can accurately diagnose and characterize the various forms of IAA and associated congenital heart defects. MRI can also be used to evaluate for postoperative complications after repair.
Dillman
Jonathan R
JR
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, University Hospital, 1500 E Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. jonadill@med.umich.edu
Yarram
Sai G
SG
D'Amico
Anthony R
AR
Hernandez
Ramiro J
RJ
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology*; D001015:Aortic Arch Syndromes / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*