Subclavian steal syndrome associated with right aortic arch: A case report

The right aortic arch (RAA) is a rare congenital vascular variant disease. We reported a case of subclavian steal syndrome associated with RAA. The primary clinical symptoms were vertigo and ischemic symptoms of the left upper extremity. We diagnosed the condition using aortic computed tomography angiography and digital subtraction angiography. The patient underwent carotid-subclavian bypass surgery.

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This case report describes a rare congenital vascular variant disease, the right aortic arch (RAA), and its association with subclavian steal syndrome. The patient presented with vertigo and ischemic symptoms of the left upper extremity. Diagnosis was made using aortic computed tomography angiography and digital subtraction angiography, and the patient underwent carotid-subclavian bypass surgery.