Arteria lusoria: A rare cause of chronic dysphagia

Arteria lusoria is a rare cause of dysphagia, in which dysphagia due to esophageal compression. The upper GI endoscopy does not bring significant element that can orient the diagnosis. The injected thoracic CT scan remains the key examination for the diagnosis of dysphagia lusoria and to characterize the defective artery. AbstractArteria lusoria is a rare cause of dysphagia in which dysphagia due to esophageal compression. The upper GI endoscopy does not bring significant element that can orient the diagnosis. The injected thoracic CT scan remains the key examination for the diagnosis of dysphagia lusoria and to characterize the defective artery.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - October 4, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Domoina Harivonjy Hasina Laingonirina, Andry Lalaina Rin à Rakotozafindrabe, Chantelli Iamblaudiot Razafindrazoto, Lova Hasina Ny Ony Narindra Rajaonarison, Nitah Harivony Randriamifidy, Tovo Harimanana Rabenjanahary, Soloniaina Hélio Razafimahefa Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research