An unusual presentation of isolation of the right subclavian artery

Julian A. Smith, Michael J. Hirschklau, Bruce A. Reitz

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Abstract

Isolation of the right subclavian artery from the aortic arch is a rare malformation. When isolated, the artery originates from the right pulmonary artery via a right-sided arterial duct, which may be patent or closed at the time of presentation. Intracardiac or other anomalies of the great vessels are commonly associated with this lesion. We present a case of isolation of the right subclavian artery which was initially diagnosed as persistent patency of a left-sided arterial duct. Surgical correction was eventually achieved by disconnecting the right subclavian artery from the right pulmonary artery and translocating it to the ascending aorta.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)181-183
Number of pages3
JournalCardiology in the Young
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1994
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • aortic arch
  • Isolation
  • right subclavian artery

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