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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a well-recognized health problem, with an estimated worldwide prevalence of 25%.1 It is associated with metabolic syndrome (MetSx) and complications such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. However, the main cause of death in patients with NAFLD is derived from cardiovascular disease, and outcome seems to be determined by the degree of hepatic fibrosis.2 The prevalence of NAFLD and associated cardiovascular risk factors in asymptomatic patients in Mexico are poorly documented, despite having one of the highest rates of obesity and metabolic syndrome worldwide.3.
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Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology , Liver Cirrhosis/epidemiology , Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/complications , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Mexico/epidemiology , Middle Aged , Prevalence , Risk Assessment , Young AdultABSTRACT
Compression of the esophagus by a retroesophageal aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is a rare cause of dysphagia. We present the case of a 47-year-old female with symptoms of progressive dysphagia diagnosed with dysphagia lusoria using barium swallow and contrast computed tomography and successfully treated with a hybrid procedure: right carotid to subclavian bypass and endovascular insertion of an Amplatzer II Vascular Plug through the right superficial femoral artery. We consider this approach safer, less invasive and more complete to avoid recurrent dysphagia (AU)
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Humans , Female , Deglutition Disorders/complications , Deglutition Disorders/surgery , Deglutition Disorders , Subclavian Artery/pathology , Subclavian Artery , Esophagus/pathology , Esophagus , Subclavian Artery/physiopathology , Subclavian Artery/surgery , Angiography/instrumentation , Angiography/methods , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Tomography, Emission-Computed/instrumentation , Tomography, Emission-Computed/methodsABSTRACT
Compression of the esophagus by a retroesophageal aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is a rare cause of dysphagia. We present the case of a 47-year-old female with symptoms of progressive dysphagia diagnosed with dysphagia lusoria using barium swallow and contrast computed tomography and successfully treated with a hybrid procedure: right carotid to subclavian bypass and endovascular insertion of an Amplatzer II Vascular Plug through the right superficial femoral artery. We consider this approach safer, less invasive and more complete to avoid recurrent dysphagia.