Vascular Ring treatment in Aguascalientes

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.