Two cases of a rare association: double aortic arch with tetralogy of Fallot

J Cardiothorac Surg. 2013 Mar 7:8:39. doi: 10.1186/1749-8090-8-39.

Abstract

Two cases of asymptomatic double aortic arch with tetralogy of Fallot are reported. One presented with a non-dominant left arch and left-sided descending thoracic aorta and the other with a non-dominant left arch, a right-sided descending thoracic aorta and a patent ductus arteriosus. One-stage operation was performed and both patients were discharged free of symptoms and signs related to the double aortic arch and tetralogy of Fallot after the operation. A preoperative recognition of DAA is important, especially in echocardiographic investigation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Arch Syndromes / pathology*
  • Aortic Arch Syndromes / surgery*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Child
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / pathology*
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed