DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2018.v06i04.008

Pages: 242-247

The double aortic arch is a rare embryological anomaly; it constitutes < 1% of all congenital heart defects. It leads to the formation of a complete vascular ring encircling the tracheo-esophageal axis, causing respiratory and digestive symptoms. Clinical presentation is often variable, delaying diagnosis. The treatment is mainly surgical, aimed at lifting compression on the tracheo-oesophageal tract. We report two observations, in order to illustrate the authenticity and the particularity of this anomaly in clinical, therapeutic and prognosis terms.