An uncommon cause of respiratory distress in infancy: right aortic arch anomaly
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An uncommon cause of respiratory distress in infancy: right aortic arch anomaly

J Behcet Uz Child Hosp 2012;2(3):191-193 DOI: 10.5222/buchd.2012.191
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Abstract

Right aortic arch anomaly is a rare vascular pathology. It may cause respiratory and gastrointestinal tract symptoms by compressing anatomically. Here, we presented a case who admitted with complaints of rapid breathing, cough and wheezing in our clinic and was diagnosed as right aortic arch anomaly. Anatomical abnormalities should be considered in cases with wheezing which exists since birth and is non response to treatment with bronchodilator.

Keywords: Right aortic arch anomaly, child, respiratory distress