# Hematemesis on an esophageal foreign body revealing a double aortic arch: a case study

## TL;DR

A rare aortic abnormality was discovered in a 13-year-old boy after he experienced a severe medical event involving an esophageal foreign body.

## Contribution

This case study presents a rare clinical manifestation of a double aortic arch revealed by esophageal foreign body and hematemesis.

## Key findings

- A double aortic arch was diagnosed in a 13-year-old boy following hematemesis and an esophageal foreign body.
- The condition required multidisciplinary care to manage the complications effectively.

## Abstract

A double aortic arch is a rare abnormality of the aortic arch caused by the persistence of the distal part of the right dorsal aorta. It can be manifested by respiratory and/or digestive symptoms. We report a case of double aortic arch revealed by an esophageal foreign body complicated by haematemesis in a 13-year-old boy having required multidisciplinary care.