Aortic arch advancement for type A interrupted aortic arch with persistent fifth aortic arch type B

Abstract

Persistence of the fifth aortic arch is a very rare anomaly, but is clinically relevant when it is associated with coarctation. We report a case of a neonate with type A interrupted aortic arch and severe coarctation of a persistent fifth aortic arch, which was discovered after repair of a left congenital diaphragmatic hernia. The combination of anomalies was discovered intra-operatively following left thoracotomy, and was treated with aortic arch advancement. The postoperative course was uneventful.

Keywords: Coarctation; aortic arch advancement; interrupted aortic arch; left thoracotomy; neonate.