Straightening of aberrant carotid arteries with age in velocardiofacial syndrome.
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Abstract
Two cases of velocardiofacial syndrome demonstrated spontaneous straightening over a 4-year period of previously deviated carotid arteries on contrast enhanced computed tomography. Based on this finding, uncomplicated traditional pharyngeal flaps were performed on both patients. It is unknown whether straightening of aberrant vessels with age is the rule or the exception in this patient population.
Medical subject headings
- Carotid Artery, Internal
- Cleft Palate
- Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Velopharyngeal Insufficiency