Double aortic arch: a rare cause of wheezing and respiratory distress in infants: a case report

Authors

  • Abhishek Chakraborty Department of Pediatric ICU, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Sanketh R. Department of Pediatric ICU, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Ebor Jacob G. James Department of Pediatric ICU, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20222429

Keywords:

Double aortic arch, Wheeze, Stridor, Feed intolerance, Treacheal compression

Abstract

Double aortic arch is a rare congenital disorder. Symptoms arises due to compression of trachea or esophagus. Its presentation varies from asymptomatic cases to life threatening respiratory distress. Clinical diagnosis is often difficult due to presence of wide verities of symptoms. We described a three-month-old child presented with wheezing and severe respiratory distress and found to have double aortic arch.

Author Biography

Abhishek Chakraborty, Department of Pediatric ICU, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Post Doctoral Fellow, Paediatric Intensive Care

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2022-09-26

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