Double aortic arch as a source of airway obstruction in a child

Abstract

Double aortic arch (DAA) is a congenital vascular anomaly. The diagnosis was difficult till the child was symptomatic, and other causes were ruled out. We present the interesting images of a child of respiratory distress because of tracheal compression from DAA.

Keywords

• Airway obstruction
• anesthesia management
• children
• double aortic arch
• vascular ring