Term info
database cross reference
- Fyler:2720
- UMLS:C0035615
- SNOMEDCT_US:111321007
- SNOMEDCT_US:244229003
comment
The are several types of right aortic arch (RAA). RAA can recognized radiographically by leftward displacement of barium-filled esophagus or of an air-filled trachea. The aortic knob is absent from left side, and the para-aortic stripe returns to left side of spine just above diaphragm.
created by
peter
creation date
2012-07-26T09:25:32Z
definition
Aorta descends on right instead of on the left.
has exact synonym
Right-sided aortic arch
id
HP:0012020