Vascular Rings in Adults: Outcome of Surgical Management

ConclusionsRepair of VR in adults can be performed safely. Dysphagia is the most common symptom and improves in the majority after repair. Excision of KD and aberrant vessel is the preferred approach to prevent acute aortic events or recurrent symptoms. Early operation should be considered with esophageal compression to avoid late dysmotility.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research