Case Report of Making Diagnosis and Successful Surgical Treatment of Double Aortic Arch in Vietnam National Children’s Hospital
Journal Title: International Journal of Cardiology and Research (IJCRR) - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
A 3 years old girl presented with prolonged pneumonia which was poor response to usual treatment. History: Normal past obstetric history, recurrent pneumonia since 1 year old, allergic to shrimp; no family history of atopy; history of foreign body aspiration was not mentioned. Investigations: Big heart shadow on chest X-ray, tracheal stenosis and neglected foreign body were found by bronchoscopy. Double aortic arch was confirmed by echocardiography, 3D-MSCT and cardiac catheterization. Operation was performing successfully. Conclusion: Foreign bodies and cardiovascular malformations are reasons should be noticed in children with persistent pneumonia.
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Doan Thi Mai Thanh
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