Tracheal compression by aberrant innominate artery: clinical presentations in infants and children, indications for surgical correction by aortopexy, and short- and long-term outcome

Aberrant innominate artery (AIA) may cause various degrees of tracheal compression (TC).The aim of this study is to define the clinical manifestations of AIA-induced TC and outcome after aortopexy in infants and older children.Children with significant AIA-induced TC were evaluated, and information after surgery or conservative management was obtained by telephonic interview after 1 to 4 years since discharge.Overall, 15 infants (mean age, 8...