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Dynamic airway collapse after hybrid repair of a Kommerell diverticulum in a right-sided aortic arch: Limits of endovascular decompression

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Kommerell diverticulum (KD) represents a saccular dilatation at the origin of an aberrant subclavian artery and is commonly associated with a right-sided aortic arch (RAA) and aberrant left subclavian artery (LSCA). This rare congenital anomaly can compress adjacent mediastinal structures, including the trachea and esophagus.1-3 Because of its rarity and heterogenous presentation, optimal management strategies remain debated.

Source: JTCVS Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102385

Authors: Mauin Uddin, Marco Lizwan, Muhammad Usman Shah, Azamal Ibrahim G. Mulla, Sivaraj Pillai Govindasamy

Institutions: Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, National Heart Centre Singapore

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,553