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Kommerell’s Diverticulum with aberrant right subclavian artery
Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Sep 19, 2023 | Replies (62)Comment receiving replies
So I am desperately trying to find others with a left aortic arch and right aberrant subclavian artery. I have been symptomatic for years but thought it was because of my poorly controlled asthma. Then when I started choking on food and having dysphasia every week they sent me for a barium swallow study. Long story short, now diagnosed with ARSA and have differing opinions on whether or not Kommerells Diverticulum is significant. Saw a surgeon at a well known US hospital but he’s making this seem like this is such an easy surgery. Only need to stay 1 day and back to normal in 2 weeks. However this is not what I’m hearing from several on this sight. Any insights into similar situations and your experiences would be forever appreciated!
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Hi. So, I found my ARSA (right & left) last year and subsequently had the surgery in November 2022. I don't know what area of the country you're in, and I see that this is from March, but this was not an "easy" surgery. By any means. Kommerells Diverticulum, in my opinion as a 20+ year cardiac RN, is ALWAYS significant, as if it ruptures, that's end game. I wasn't taking any chances; and mine was 3cm at the time of surgery. This was not a 1 day, back to normal in 2 week ordeal, but everyone is different. I won't lay it all out here, but you can feel free to message me if you'd like to know more. I do hope that you've found relief.