Korean J Gastroenterol.  2022 Mar;79(3):135-137. 10.4166/kjg.2022.037.

Dysphagia Lusoria Caused by an Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery

• Kim HJ
• Kim HJ

• KMID: 2527482
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2022.037

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  Fig. 1 Endoscopic finding. It reveals a stenotic area at the 18 cm from incisor without mucosal abnormality and extrinsically pulsating compression. There is a disturbance passing the scope.

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  Fig. 2 Computed tomography (CT) findings. (A-C) The CT shows an aberrant right subclavian artery originating from aortic arch compressing esophagus posteriorly. (D) CT shows an aberrant right subclavian artery crossing the vertebral column from left to right.

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