Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2016 Feb;49(1):39-41. 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.1.39.

Persistent Fifth Aortic Arch with Coarctation

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  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea. woonghan@snu.ac.kr

Abstract

Persistent fifth aortic arch (PFAA) is a rare congenital anomaly of the aortic arch frequently associated with other cardiovascular anomalies, such as tetralogy of Fallot and aortic arch coarctation or interruption. We report the case of a neonate with PFAA with coarctation who successfully underwent surgical repair.

Keyword

Aorta, arch; Coarctation

MeSH Terms

Aorta, Thoracic*
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Tetralogy of Fallot
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