Retrospective analytical five months study of aortic arch abnormalities

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Aortic arch abnormalities include congenital anomalies and acquired pathologies .Variant anatomy of the aortic arch occurs when there is failure of normal aortic development. It results in a number of heterogenous anomalies of the aorta and its branch vessels. Radiological investigations are important for diagnosis of these conditions. Many of aortic arch anomalies are asymptomatic lesions. But some of these anomalies are symptomatic and need to be treated. Radiological appearances should be familiar for these anomalies to the radiologist for correct interpretation. Congenital anomalies of the aortic arch are rare disorders and they may be associated with congenital cardiovascular diseases. 1 Knowledge of aortic abnormalities and variant branching sequence is very important in diagnostic and interventional radiology. 2 Aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is a serious condition as it may be extensive or may be associated with a more distant aneurysm. 3 Aortic arch abnormalities reported in our institute are analysed in this article.

Anomalies of Arch of Aorta and Its Branches - Computed Tomography Angiography Study

“…Rea G et. al, reported this variation in o.5% in his study, [17] it is 0.4% according to Nellaiappan Chellaiah, [18] while some of the authors presented as case reports. In the current study it was found in 5 cases (1%) of the study population.…”