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==Who is at risk for vascular ring?==
==Who is at risk for vascular ring?==
Studies demonstrate that the cause of vascular ring is associated with chromosome deletion.
Although the cause of vascular ring is not clear, studies has demonstrated that it is associated with chromosome deletion.


==How to know you have vascular ring?==
==How to know you have vascular ring?==

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What is vascular ring?

How do I know if I have vascular ring and what are the symptoms of vascular ring?

Some children with vascular ring never develop symptoms. However, other cases may show breathing and digestive problems caused by the pressure on the windpipe and esophagus.

Who is at risk for vascular ring?

Although the cause of vascular ring is not clear, studies has demonstrated that it is associated with chromosome deletion.

How to know you have vascular ring?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for vascular ring?

Directions to Hospitals Treating vascular ring

Prevention of vascular ring

What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?

Prognosis of vascular ring depends on:

  • The pressure of the vascular ring putting on the esophagus and trachea
  • How quickly the infant is diagnosed and treated
  • Whether the surgery has been done or not.

Copyleft Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007318.htm

http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/anomalies/rings.htm

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/426233-overview

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