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*Vascular rings are congenital abnormalities of the aortic arch system which interfere with [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophageal]] function. Normally, the aortic arch, pulmonary artery and ductus arteriosus (ligamentum arteriosum) all lie on the left side of the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]].
*Vascular rings are congenital abnormalities of the aortic arch system which interfere with [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophageal]] function. Normally, the aortic arch, pulmonary artery and ductus arteriosus (ligamentum arteriosum) all lie on the left side of the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]].
*However, when there is anomalous development of the aortic arch, for example in the [[right-sided arch]], the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]] becomes enclosed within a ring formed by the '''heart base''', '''aorta''', '''ductus arteriosus''' and '''pulmonary artery'''.
*However, when there is anomalous development of the aortic arch, for example in the [[right-sided arch]], the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]] becomes enclosed within a ring formed by the '''heart base''', '''aorta''', '''ductus arteriosus''' and '''pulmonary artery'''.
*The compression and stricture produced by the “ring” presents passage of solid food beyond the heart base and food accumulates rostral (cranial) to the obstruction, resulting in dilatation or megaoesophagus.
*The compression and stricture produced by the “ring” prevents passage of solid food beyond the heart base and food accumulates rostral (cranial) to the obstruction, resulting in dilatation or megaoesophagus.
*In most cases food is eventually regurgitated undigested.
*In most cases food is eventually regurgitated undigested.
*The condition is seen in pups just after weaning and if these are presented for treatment before severe dilatation occurs, then surgical correction of the ring (if possible) offers a good prognosis.
*The condition is seen in pups just after weaning and if these are presented for treatment before severe dilatation occurs, then surgical correction of the ring (if possible) offers a good prognosis.