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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2008; 14(16): 2590-2592
Published online Apr 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2590
Published online Apr 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2590
Double aortic arch and nasogastric tubes: A fatal combination
Julia Massaad, Kelly Crawford, Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases, Atlanta, GA 30329, United States
Correspondence to: Julia Massaad MD, Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases, 1822 Briarvista way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, United States. jmassaa@emory.edu
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Received: November 26, 2007
Revised: February 24, 2008
Published online: April 28, 2008
Revised: February 24, 2008
Published online: April 28, 2008
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.
Keywords: Nasogastric tubes; Aortoesophageal fistula; Gastrointestinal bleeding; Double aortic arch; Vascular rings