In an adult with severe dysphagia, diagnosis of aneurysmal aberrant subclavian artery was suspected on computed tomogram; no vascular ring was visible on arteriogram. A diverticulum of the aortic isthmus was surgically resected. Histologic analysis ruled out acquired disease. In conclusion, dysphagia related to esophageal compression may be caused by an isolated congenital aortic diverticulum.
Aortic diverticulum without vascular ring: a rare cause of dysphagia / F. Donatelli, M. Pocar, S. Pelenghi, A. Moneta, A. Grossi. - In: JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY. - ISSN 0741-5214. - 26:1(1997 Jul), pp. 142-143.
Titolo: | Aortic diverticulum without vascular ring: a rare cause of dysphagia |
Autori: | DONATELLI, FRANCESCO (Primo) POCAR, MARCO (Secondo) GROSSI, ADALBERTO (Ultimo) |
Parole Chiave: | Deglutition Disorders; Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic; Aorta, Thoracic; Humans; Esophageal Stenosis; Middle Aged; Female |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/23 - Chirurgia Cardiaca |
Data di pubblicazione: | lug-1997 |
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Tipologia: | Article (author) |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0741-5214(97)70159-9 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su periodico |
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