Multidetector Computed Tomography for Congenital Anomalies of the Aortic Arch: Vascular Rings.
The development of multidetector computed tomography has triggered a revolution in the study of the aorta and other large vessels and has replaced angiography in the diagnosis of congenital anomalies of the aortic arch, particularly vascular rings. The major advantage of multidetector computed tomography is that it permits clear 3-dimensional assessment of not only vascular structures, but also airway and esophageal compression. The current update aims to summarize the embryonic development of the aortic arch and the developmental anomalies leading to vascular ring formation and to discuss the current diagnostic and therapeutic role of multidetector computed tomography in this field.
Servicio de Cardiología Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: luisguereta@gmail.com.
Luis
L
García-Guereta
Servicio de Cardiología Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Estefanía
E
García-Cerro
Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Radiología Pediátrica, Imagen Cardiaca Pediátrica y Cardiopatías Congénitas, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Montserrat
M
Bret-Zurita
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D054079:Vascular Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis*
Aberrant subclavian artery; Anillos vasculares; Slings; Subclavia anómala; Vascular rings