Vascular Ring Flashcards
1
Q
What is a vascular ring?
A
A vascular embryology variant that can lead to airway compression
Vascular rings can cause stridor, a high-pitched sound during breathing.
2
Q
How does a vascular ring differ from laryngomalacia?
A
It is mitigated when the neck is extended
Unlike laryngomalacia, which does not improve with neck extension.
3
Q
What is the treatment for a vascular ring?
A
Surgery
Surgical intervention is often necessary to relieve airway compression.
4
Q
True or False: A vascular ring is a common cause of stridor.
A
True
It is a condition that the USMLE often contrasts with laryngomalacia.
