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 85 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. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Lucila Ramon Castano
Dr. Santos Oscar Ramos
Dr. Rocio Maily Vázquez Martínez
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Dr. Adriana Miron Poumian
Dr. Rafael Barron Ramirez
Dr. Maximiliano Elguezábal Mendoza
Dr. Thania López
Dr. Mariela Gómez Fernández
Dr. Isaac Chicurel Levin
Dr. Karina Chavez Angeles
Dr. Herlich Pérez Roa
Dr. Diana Martínez Medel
Dr. Edgar Allan del Valle Villafuerte
Dr. Jesús Eduardo Sánchez Hernández
Dr. Alejandro Moreno Guillen
Dr. Christian Alejandro Valdes Junco
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.