Vascular ring

Vascular Ring

Vascular ring is a term used in medicine to describe a group of congenital anomalies of the aortic arch system that can compress the esophagus and trachea.

Pronunciation

Vascular ring is pronounced as /ˈvæskjʊlər rɪŋ/.

Etymology

The term "vascular" is derived from the Latin word "vasculum" meaning "small vessel", and "ring" from the Old English "hring", referring to the circular shape.

Definition

A vascular ring is a congenital malformation of the aortic arch and its branches, which forms a ring around the trachea and esophagus, potentially causing respiratory and digestive problems.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a vascular ring may include stridor, wheezing, recurrent pneumonia, and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of a vascular ring is typically made through imaging studies such as CT scans or MRI.

Treatment

Treatment for a vascular ring typically involves surgery to divide the ring and relieve the pressure on the trachea and esophagus.

Related Terms

• Aortic Arch
• Esophagus
• Trachea
• Congenital
• Stridor
• Wheezing
• Pneumonia
• Dysphagia
• CT
• MRI
• Surgery

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Vascular ring
• Wikipedia's article - Vascular ring

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