A persistent fifth aortic arch in man: a double-lumen aortic arch (presentation of a new case and review of the literature)

Persistent fifth aortic arch manifested as a double-lumen aortic arch (DLAA) is a rare anomaly. We present such a case with transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect (VSD), and pulmonary atresia. Review of the eight previously published cases indicates relatively frequent associ...

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Published in:	Pediatric cardiology Vol. 8; no. 4; pp. 265 - 269
Main Authors:	Herrera, M A, D'Souza, V J, Link, K M, Weesner, K M, Formanek, A G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-12-1987
Subjects:	Aorta, Thoracic - abnormalities Aorta, Thoracic - embryology Aortic Coarctation - complications Humans Infant, Newborn Male
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Summary:	Persistent fifth aortic arch manifested as a double-lumen aortic arch (DLAA) is a rare anomaly. We present such a case with transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect (VSD), and pulmonary atresia. Review of the eight previously published cases indicates relatively frequent association of DLAA with preductal coarctation of the aorta. We attempt to explain the coexistence of this lesion with DLAA. We also discuss evidence supporting derivation of the inferior channel of the DLAA from the embryologic fifth aortic arch.
ISSN:	0172-0643 1432-1971
DOI:	10.1007/BF02427540