Ligamentum arteriosum calcification mimicking esophageal perforation: A case report

• Main Authors: Abdulmalek Alzahrani (Author), Mohammed Alsayed (Author), Khalid Nassibi (Author), Ali A. Alzahrani (Author), Samira Alturkistany (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: The ligamentum arteriosum is a structure that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta in the developing fetus. After birth it usually undergoes fibrous degenerative changes and calcification. Ligamentum arteriosum calcification (LAC) can be mistaken for an esophageal perforation, es...