Title

Unrecognized double aortic arch in a preterm infant: Diagnostic challenges and perioperative management.

Authors

Srimurugan, Balaji; Jayashankar, Jessin; Balachandran, Rakhi; Gopalraj, Sunil S

Abstract

Vascular rings are relatively rare, and are frequently overlooked as a potential cause of neonatal respiratory distress in non specialized centres. This might lead to delay in diagnosis during which the child is subjected to repeated respiratory insults. Procrastination in prompt diagnosis and management can lead to significant comorbidities or even death. We highlight the case report of a preterm infant with an unrecognized double aortic arch who presented with severe respiratory morbidity and the subsequent management.

Subjects

RESPIRATORY distress syndrome; PROCRASTINATION; COMORBIDITY; DEATH; DIAGNOSIS

Publication

Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 2019, Vol 22, Issue 1, p83

ISSN

0971-9784

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.4103/aca.ACA_3_18