Obstructive Lesions of the Aortic Arch

23 Obstructive Lesions of the Aortic Arch


With Monica Epelman



  • image Obstructive lesions of the aortic arch include the following varieties:

    • • Discrete coarctation of the aorta
    • • Tubular hypoplasia of the aortic arch
    • • Combined hypoplasia and discrete coarctation
    • • Interruption of the aortic arch

image Coarctation and Tubular Hypoplasia of the Aortic Arch


Definition and Classification



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Fig. 23.1 Coarctation and tubular hypoplasia of the aortic arch. Tubular hypoplasia of the aortic arch is usually associated with left ventricular outflow flow tract obstruction (asterisk) due to posterior malalignment of the infundibular septum (IS). Ao, ascending aorta; d, ventricular septal defect; LV, left ventricle; PA, pulmonary artery.


Pathophysiology



Clinical Manifestations

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Jan 14, 2016 | Posted by in RESPIRATORY IMAGING | Comments Off on Obstructive Lesions of the Aortic Arch

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