J Korean Radiol Soc.  1984 Sep;20(3):563-568. 10.3348/jkrs.1984.20.3.563.

Complete interruption of the aortic arch

Abstract

Complete interruption of the aortic arch is one of the least common cardic malformation. In this condition,continuity between the ascending and descending protions of the aorta is not present, and the descending aorta is supplied through a reversing patent ductus arteriosus. In the majority of the patients a ventricualr septal defectis present. Authors have expierenced a case of the complete intreruption of aortic arch, interruption between theleft caroitd and the left subclavian artery.


MeSH Terms

Aorta
Aorta, Thoracic*
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
Humans
Subclavian Artery
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