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Table 2 The features and outcomes of the fetal DAA group with a postnatally confirmed diagnosis (n = 36)

From: Fetal double aortic arch: prenatal sonographic and postnatal computed tomography angiography features, associated abnormalities and clinical outcomes

Characteristics

Mean ± SD or N(%)

Maternal age, y

29.0 ± 6.0

Gestational age at diagnosis, wks

27.0 ± 4.1

Follow-up period, months

38.0 ± 17.0

Age of symptoms, months

4.0 ± 2.8

Backer’s Classification

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â–²Right arch dominant

25 (69%)

▲▲Atretic left arch

2 (6%)

â–²Left arch dominant

5 (14%)

â–²Double arch balanced

6 (17%)

Isolated DAA

24 (67%)

Intracardiac anomalies

11(31%)

Extracardiac anomalies

5 (14%)

Chromosomal abnormalities

2/33 (6%)

TOP

9(25%)

Live births

27 (75%)

â–²Asymptomatic

16/27 (59%)

â–²Symptomatic for surgery

11/27 (41%)

  1. DAA double aortic arch, TOP termination of pregnancy