The Aortic Uncrossing Procedure in a Two-Year Old Child with a Circumflex Left Aortic Arch and a Right Sided Arterial Duct: Technical Details with 1-Year Follow-Up.
World J Pediatr Congenit Heart SurgMay 15, 2026 (epub)
Case ReportCardiothoracic Surgery
Mani Ram Krishna, Usha Nandhini Sennaiyan, Naveen Srinivasan et al.
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Case in brief
A 2-year-old girl presented with a circumflex left aortic arch, a rare vascular anomaly. She underwent an aortic uncrossing procedure, which is the preferred surgical intervention for this condition. At the 1-year follow-up, she remained symptom-free, indicating a successful outcome from the surgery.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
The aortic uncrossing procedure is the surgical intervention of choice for circumflex aortic arch, particularly in cases with significant airway or esophageal compression.
Why it matters
Understanding the rarity of left circumflex aortic arch and the appropriate surgical interventions can guide clinicians in managing similar cases effectively.