Dysphagia lusoria caused by an aberrant right subclavian artery

Dysphagia of vascular origin is termed dysphagia lusoria and it is relatively uncommon. Amongst the vascular causes, aberrant right subclavian artery is the most common. This case illustrates the usefulness of imaging in the investigation of dysphagic patient for an accurate diagnosis and appropriat...

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Main Authors: Hassan, Radhiana, Md Ralib @ Md Raghib, Ahmad Razali, Wan Leman, Wan Ishlah
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/1835/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/1835/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/1835/1/2009_ncms_dysphagia.pdf
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Summary:Dysphagia of vascular origin is termed dysphagia lusoria and it is relatively uncommon. Amongst the vascular causes, aberrant right subclavian artery is the most common. This case illustrates the usefulness of imaging in the investigation of dysphagic patient for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of the condition.