QUAD #18: Vascular Rings & Aortic Uncrossing with Dr. Carl Backer

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In this video, Dr. Carl Backer, renowned pediatric surgeon, shares insights on vascular rings and aortic uncrossing at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Discover the history, diagnosis, and surgical approaches to these complex congenital anomalies that compress the trachea and esophagus, impacting respiratory and digestive health.

Key Points Covered:

• History of Vascular Rings: From Dr. Robert Gross's first case in 1945 to the techniques established today.
• Diagnostic Process: Importance of chest X-rays, bronchoscopy, CT scans, and echocardiograms in identifying vascular ring anomalies.
• Surgical Techniques: How procedures like dividing double aortic arches or addressing Kommerell's diverticulum relieve pressure on vital structures.
• Fetal Diagnosis Benefits: Early detection has reduced surgery age, hospital stay, and respiratory complications for newborns.

Tune in to learn how Cincinnati Children’s continues to lead in the treatment of vascular rings and congenital airway anomalies. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more pediatric surgical content!