Double aortic arch and nasogastric tubes: a fatal combination

World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Apr 28;14(16):2590-2. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2590.

Abstract

Double aortic arch is a common form of complete vascular ring that encircles both the trachea and the esophagus, and presents with various respiratory and esophageal symptoms, usually in the pediatric population. We present a case of double aortic arch in an adult patient that manifested as massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding after prolonged nasogastric intubation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Arch Syndromes / pathology*
  • Esophageal Fistula / pathology
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects*
  • Trachea / abnormalities