Fetal Aortic Arch Anomalies: Key Sonographic Views for Their Differential Diagnosis and Clinical Implications Using the Cardiovascular System Sonographic Evaluation Protocol

Bravo, Coral; Gámez, Francisco; Pérez, Ricardo; Álvarez, Teresa; De León-Luis, Juan

doi:10.7863/ultra.15.02063

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Fetal Aortic Arch Anomalies: Key Sonographic Views for Their Differential Diagnosis and Clinical Implications Using the Cardiovascular System Sonographic Evaluation Protocol

Bravo, Coral, Gámez, Francisco, Pérez, Ricardo, Álvarez, Teresa, De León-Luis, Juan·2016·Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

DOI 10.7863/ultra.15.02063

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Aortic arch anomalies are present in 1% to 2% of the general population and are commonly associated with congenital heart disease, chromosomal defects, and tracheaesophageal compression in postnatal life. The sonographically based detection of aortic arch anomalies lies in the 3‐vessel and trachea view. Although highly sensitive, this view alone does not allow identification of the aortic arch branching pattern, which prevents an accurate diagnosis. The systematic addition of a subclavian artery view as part of a standardized procedure may be useful in the differential diagnosis of these conditions. We describe the sonographic assessment of fetal aortic arch anomalies by combining 2 fetal transverse views: the 3‐vessel and trachea view and the subclavian artery view, which are included in the cardiovascular system sonographic evaluation protocol. We also review the sonographic findings and the clinical implications of fetal aortic arch anomalies.

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Authors: Bravo, C., Gámez, F., Pérez, R., Álvarez, T., & De León-Luis, J.
Affiliations: Universidad Complutense de Madrid (ES)
ORCID: Bravo, Coral
Álvarez, Teresa
Venue: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2015-12-29
Volume: 35
Issue: 2
Pages: 237-251
ISSN: 0278-4297 (ISSN-L)
1550-9613
DOI: 10.7863/ultra.15.02063
OpenAlex: W2277417691
Cited by: 70
References: 58
Citations by year: 2026: 4 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 9 · 2017: 2 · 2016: 5
FWCI: 0.69
Type: journal article
Language: en
Update notices: erratum (2016-06-01)
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders: Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias (FIS PI13-02769)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Vascular anomalies and interventions
Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
Keywords: fetal echocardiography, aortic arch branching pattern, congenital heart disease, tracheoesophageal compression, prenatal diagnosis
MeSH terms: Aorta, Thoracic, Cardiovascular System, Clinical Protocols, Diagnosis, Differential, Female, Humans, Pregnancy, Ultrasonography, Prenatal

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