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The author would like to acknowledge Frandics Chan, MD, PhD, for his contributions to prior editions of this chapter. Coronary artery disease in children can be acquired, but the majority of anomalies are congenital. Among acquired coronary abnormalities, Kawasaki disease…

This chapter covers congenital anomalies of the great arteries that result in a vascular ring or sling. Overall, anomalies of the aortic arch and the cervical vessels are relatively common, with an estimated prevalence of 0.5% to 3%. They can…