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¹International Centre for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Diseases, Frontier Lifeline Hospital, Mugappair, Chennai 600101, India. ash27575@rediffmail.com

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
Pediatric Pulmonology
Thoracic Surgery

Background:

Bronchovascular malformations (BVMs) are congenital anomalies involving abnormal lung perfusion from systemic arteries.
These malformations can lead to significant cardiopulmonary complications, including pulmonary hypertension.

Observation:

A case is presented of an infant with severe pulmonary artery hypertension.
The infant's entire left lung was perfused by collateral vessels originating from the celiac trunk and left subclavian artery.
The left tracheobronchial tree exhibited normal anatomy.

Findings:

Successful coil embolization of the systemic collateral vessels was performed.
This intervention aimed to reduce abnormal pulmonary blood flow.
The procedure addressed the underlying cause of pulmonary hypertension in this infant.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of identifying and treating systemic-to-pulmonary arterial collateral vessels in infants with pulmonary hypertension.
Embolization offers a viable therapeutic option for managing BVMs with systemic arterial supply.
Understanding these rare malformations is crucial for improving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in pediatric cardiovascular and pulmonary care.