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Adult Aortotracheal Fistula as Sequela of Double Aortic Arch Repair in Infancy: A Case Report.

Andrew B ReesJennifer P RodneyMark R GilbertClayton A KaiserAlexander H Gelbard
Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2020)
This case demonstrates that dangerous complications of a double aortic arch can persist into adulthood, even after surgical repair in infancy. Each patient's unique anatomy must be considered when thinking about airway management and prevention of complications of this rare congenital anomaly.
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