Intrapericardial extralobar pulmonary sequestration in adult
Yiping Wei1, Liru Chen, Jianjun Xu
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, People's Republic of China. weiyip2000@hotmail.com
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|February 27, 2013
Summary
Extralobar pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital lung malformation. This case report details the successful surgical resection and recovery of an intrapericardial extralobar pulmonary sequestration in a young woman.
Area of Science:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Malformations
Background:
- Extralobar pulmonary sequestration (EPS) is a rare congenital lung malformation, distinct from intralobar pulmonary sequestration.
- EPS is characterized by abnormal lung tissue with a systemic arterial supply and venous drainage, often located outside the visceral pleura.
- This condition is less common in females and presents unique diagnostic and surgical challenges.
Observation:
- A 24-year-old female presented with symptoms requiring surgical intervention.
- The patient underwent a median sternotomy, a surgical approach involving an incision through the sternum.
- An intrapericardial extralobar pulmonary sequestration was identified and resected.
Findings:
- The surgical procedure for resection of the intrapericardial extralobar pulmonary sequestration was successfully completed.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of extralobar pulmonary sequestration.
- The patient experienced a favorable postoperative course.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare congenital anomalies in adult patients.
- Surgical resection via median sternotomy is a viable option for intrapericardial extralobar pulmonary sequestration.
- Successful management of this condition leads to good patient outcomes and recovery.
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