Recent Demographic Trends and Clinical Insights in Paediatric Vascular Rings and Slings: A Retrospective Case Series Analysis

Background: Vascular rings and slings are the most common aortic arch anomalies. The age of presentation and diagnosis is typically 0-6 months. Diagnostic methods have shifted with increasing preference for echocardiograms related to technique, quality, and understanding. Therefore, we aimed to examine the rising prevalence of vascular ring and sling diagnoses. Methods: Retrospective analysis (n = 115) was performed using electronic medical …