Vascular Ring

Congenital vascular malformation in which the AORTA arch and its branches encircle the TRACHEA and ESOPHAGUS. Signs and symptoms include DYSPNEA; RESPIRATORY SOUNDS, especially with eating, DYSPHAGIA, persistent cough, and GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX or may be asymptomatic. Two most common types are double aortic arch and right aortic arch. It may be associated with other anomalies (e.g., DIGEORGE SYNDROME).

Also Known As:

Double Aortic Arch; Right Aortic Arch Syndrome; Right Aortic Arch with Left Ligamentum Arteriosum; Aortic Arch, Double; Vascular Rings

Cardiovascular Diseases: 91362
- Vascular Diseases: 15138
  - Aortic Diseases: 879
    - Aortic Arch Syndromes: 10
      - Vascular Ring: 510
- Cardiovascular Abnormalities: 452
  - Vascular Malformations: 1439
    - Vascular Ring: 510
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: 933
- Congenital Abnormalities: 25723
  - Cardiovascular Abnormalities: 452
    - Vascular Malformations: 1439
      - Vascular Ring: 510

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