Vascular ring

Q) Which is a true vascular ring?

a) Pulmonary artery sling

b) Double aortic arch

c) Cervical aortic arch

d) Origin of subclavian artery from descending aorta

30 ) b 

b) Double aortic arch

  • Double aortic arch is a classic example of a true vascular ring. It forms a complete ring around the trachea and esophagus, leading to compressive symptoms such as stridor, wheezing, or feeding difficulties.

  • Pulmonary artery sling is not a vascular ring. It is a congenital anomaly where the left pulmonary artery arises from the right pulmonary artery and passes between the trachea and esophagus but does not form a complete ring.

  • Cervical aortic arch is a rare anomaly and does not form a true vascular ring.

  • Aberrant origin of subclavian artery (e.g., aberrant right subclavian artery from the descending aorta) is considered a partial ring and usually causes less significant symptoms compared to true vascular rings.

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