Surgery Intern – PRAA

Study Questions

  1. What is a PRAA?
  2. Which aortic arches are retained in dogs and cats?
  3. List all of the vascular anomalies that can constrict the esophagus.
  4. Which anomalie does not constrict esophagus?
  5. What are most common signs associated with PRAA?
  6. Describe how to do a CT scan study to diagnose PRAA.
  7. What are most common breeds that have PRAA?
  8. What rib space thoracotomy is used for PRAA in a dog versus a cat?
  9. Which branch off the aorta is associated with a aberrant right subclavian?
  10. What is the overall prognosis following surgical correction of PRAA?

PRAA QUIZ


PRRA



Video recording from ASCM lecture:


Video-assisted thoroscopic treatment of PRAA by Dr. Eric Monnet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhis88ttQwI&t=404s