Vascular Ring
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A vascular ring is a congenital malformation in which arteries or veins formed around the trachea and esophagus surround them completely, exerting pressure on these structures. It is usually present from birth.
Frequent symptoms:
- Noisy breathing or difficulty breathing.
- Persistent cough or repeated respiratory infections.
- Problems swallowing or choking when eating.
When to see a doctor? It's advisable to seek evaluation when a baby or child has constant breathing noises, difficulty feeding, or respiratory episodes that recur without a clear cause.
Which specialist treats it? The study usually begins with the pediatrician or the pediatric cardiologist, and depending on the findings the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon or the pediatric surgeon may take part. The advisable thing is for a doctor to review the case individually and guide the steps to follow.
Data on 98 doctors who treat vascular ring
Which specialist treats vascular ring?
A vascular ring is evaluated by a pediatric cardiologist or a cardiologist, heart specialists, and a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon may perform surgery if needed. A pediatrician coordinates care in children. See these specialists if your child has difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in vascular ring
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. César Arias Ruiz
Dr. Jessica Monserrat Bandera Anzaldo
Dr. Pavel González Guzmán
Frequently asked questions
What is vascular ring?
A vascular ring is a congenital malformation in which arteries or veins formed around the trachea and esophagus surround them completely, exerting pressure on these structures. It is usually present from birth.
Which doctor treats vascular ring?
A vascular ring is evaluated by a pediatric cardiologist or a cardiologist, heart specialists, and a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon may perform surgery if needed. A pediatrician coordinates care in children. See these specialists if your child has difficulty breathing or swallowing.