The subclavian arteries are paired major arteries of the upper chest, below the collar bone. An aberrant subclavian artery is one that grows out of place and may form a vascular ring around the trachea and esophagus.
Explaining the condition, Goel said the aberrant subclavian artery grows in such a manner that it exerts pressure on the esophagus and results in dysphagia lusoria.
Doctors at the AIMS surgically repaired the valve and position of the subclavian artery in an operation March 20.
"We have surgically repaired the valve and positioned it at its correct place. Within three-four days of initiating the treatment, the patient started showing dramatic improvement and was discharged within a week. Isam's condition has improved and he is ready to go back to his country," said Gaurav Goel, consultant cardiac surgeon, at the hospital.
Isam flew back home Saturday.
Updated on: March 30, 2014 16:27 IST
