Vascular ring

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Vascular ring Classification and external resources
Aorta, Vascular Ring: Gross fixed tissue posterior view of vessels around esophagus. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
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A vascular ring is a congenital defect in which there is an abnormal formation of the aorta and/or its surrounding blood vessels. The trachea and esophagus are completely encircled and sometimes compressed by a "ring" formed by these vessels, which can lead to breathing and digestive difficulties.

Pathophysiology

Most often this is because of persistence of the double aortic arch after the second month of fetal life. A less common ring is present with a right aortic arch instead of the usual left-sided aortic arch which compresses the esophagus and trachea because of the persistence of a ductal ligament (from fetal circulation) that may connect between the aorta on the front and the left subclavian artery posteriorly going to the left arm.

Diagnosis

Symptoms

The two arches surround the esophagus and trachea which if sufficiently constrictive cause the breathing or swallowing difficulties.

Additional Resources

• Moss and Adams' Heart Disease in Infants, Children, and Adolescents Hugh D. Allen, Arthur J. Moss, David J. Driscoll, Forrest H. Adams, Timothy F. Feltes, Robert E. Shaddy, 2007 ISBN 0781786843

v • d • e Congenital malformations and deformations of circulatory system (Q20-Q28, 745-747)
Cardiac chambers and connections	Persistent truncus arteriosus - Double outlet right ventricle (Taussig-Bing syndrome) - Transposition of the great vessels (dextro, levo)
Cardiac septa	Ventricular septal defect - Atrial septal defect (Lutembacher's syndrome) - Atrioventricular septal defect (Ostium primum) - Tetralogy of Fallot - Eisenmenger's syndrome
Right: pulmonary and tricuspid valves	pulmonary valves (stenosis, insufficiency) - tricuspid valves (stenosis, atresia) - Ebstein's anomaly
Left: aortic and mitral valves	aortic valves (stenosis, insufficiency, bicuspid) - mitral valves (stenosis, regurgitation) - Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Other congenital malformations of heart	Dextrocardia - Levocardia - Cor triatriatum
Great arteries	aorta (Patent ductus arteriosus, Aortic coarctation, Interrupted aortic arch, Overriding aorta, Aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva, Vascular ring) - Pulmonary atresia
Great veins	Persistent left superior vena cava - Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection - Scimitar syndrome
Other	Arteriovenous malformation (Cerebral arteriovenous malformation)
See also non-congenital conditions (I, 390-459)

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Articles on Vascular ring	Most recent articles on Vascular ring • Most cited articles on Vascular ring • Review articles on Vascular ring • Articles on Vascular ring in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Vascular ring	Powerpoint slides on Vascular ring • Images of Vascular ring • Photos of Vascular ring • Podcasts & MP3s on Vascular ring • Videos on Vascular ring
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Vascular ring	Cochrane Collaboration on Vascular ring • Bandolier on Vascular ring • TRIP on Vascular ring
Cost Effectiveness of Vascular ring	Cost Effectiveness of Vascular ring
Clinical Trials Involving Vascular ring	Ongoing Trials on Vascular ring at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Vascular ring • Clinical Trials on Vascular ring at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Vascular ring	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Vascular ring • NICE Guidance on Vascular ring • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Vascular ring • CDC on Vascular ring
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Pharmacology Resources on Vascular ring	Dosing of Vascular ring • Drug interactions with Vascular ring • Side effects of Vascular ring • Allergic reactions to Vascular ring • Overdose information on Vascular ring • Carcinogenicity information on Vascular ring • Vascular ring in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Vascular ring •
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Newstories on Vascular ring	Vascular ring in the news • Be alerted to news on Vascular ring • News trends on Vascular ring
Commentary on Vascular ring	Blogs on Vascular ring
Patient Resources on Vascular ring	Patient resources on Vascular ring • Discussion groups on Vascular ring • Patient Handouts on Vascular ring • Directions to Hospitals Treating Vascular ring • Risk calculators and risk factors for Vascular ring
Healthcare Provider Resources on Vascular ring	Symptoms of Vascular ring • Causes & Risk Factors for Vascular ring • Diagnostic studies for Vascular ring • Treatment of Vascular ring
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Vascular ring	CME Programs on Vascular ring
International Resources on Vascular ring	Vascular ring en Espanol • Vascular ring en Francais
Business Resources on Vascular ring	Vascular ring in the Marketplace • Patents on Vascular ring
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