Pediatric Surgery NaT
Vascular Rings
Introduction
Vascular rings (VR) comprise a spectrum of compressive disorders of the trachea and/or esophagus due to an abnormality in the embryologic development of the aortic arch complex. Symptoms are varied and can present a diagnostic challenge because of their nonspecific nature.
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Last updated: February 1, 2026
Citation
Rothstein, David H, and Dan Ostlie. "Vascular Rings." Pediatric Surgery NaT, American Pediatric Surgical Association, 2026. Pediatric Surgery Library, www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829073/all/Vascular_Rings.
Rothstein DH, Ostlie D. Vascular Rings. In: Hirschl RR, Powell DD, Waldhausen JJ, eds. Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association; 2026. https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829073/all/Vascular_Rings. Accessed May 6, 2026.
Rothstein, D. H., & Ostlie, D. (2026). Vascular Rings. In Hirschl, R., Powell, D., & Waldhausen, J. (Eds.), Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association. https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829073/all/Vascular_Rings
Rothstein DH, Ostlie D. Vascular Rings [Internet]. In: Hirschl RR, Powell DD, Waldhausen JJ, editors. Pediatric Surgery NaT. American Pediatric Surgical Association; 2026. [cited 2026 May 06]. Available from: https://www.pedsurglibrary.com/apsa/view/Pediatric-Surgery-NaT/829073/all/Vascular_Rings.
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