An imaging study on tracheomalacia in infants with esophageal atresia: the degree of tracheal compression by the brachiocephalic artery is a good indicator for therapeutic intervention

ConclusionAortopexy was preferred if the trachea was compressed by the BCA. The LAR is a useful indicator for predicting the therapeutic effect of aortopexy.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research