Aortic diverticulum without vascular ring: a rare cause of dysphagia

J Vasc Surg. 1997 Jul;26(1):142-3. doi: 10.1016/s0741-5214(97)70159-9.

Abstract

In an adult with severe dysphagia, diagnosis of aneurysmal aberrant subclavian artery was suspected on computed tomogram; no vascular ring was visible on arteriogram. A diverticulum of the aortic isthmus was surgically resected. Histologic analysis ruled out acquired disease. In conclusion, dysphagia related to esophageal compression may be caused by an isolated congenital aortic diverticulum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / complications*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Stenosis / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography