Plain film detection of right aortic arch in infants with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula

The aortic arch can be clearly demonstrated in neonatal chest radiographs by use of a high kilovolt-age-filtered film with air-gap magnification. This allows identification of the presence of right aortic arch in patients with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula; awareness of this anomaly may influence choice of surgical approach.