Author/Authors :
Follette, Christelle M. Department of Surgery and Neurology - Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, USA , Terreros, Alex Department of Surgery and Neurology - Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, USA , Padgett, Sheldon L. Department of Surgery and Neurology - Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, USA
Abstract :
A 10-month-old female spayed mixed breed dog with a suspected vascular ring anomaly was presented for exercise intolerance and
wheezing. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a double aortic arch.Te smaller right aortic arch was successfully ligated via right
4th intercostal thoracotomy. Te patient was discharged one day postoperatively and continued to have good outcome at recheck
3.5 weeks afer surgery. Tis is the 4th documented case of double aortic arch with a successful outcome. Preoperative CT scan was
vital in preoperative planning and should be strongly recommended in all cases of suspected vascular ring anomalies with atypical
presentation.
