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Pulmonary artery sling in preschool patient with airway compromise

M Alejandra Monroy-Cárdenas1, Ricardo Hernández-Sarmiento2, Oscar U Barón-Puentes3

  • 1Universidad de La Sabana. Fundación Cardioinfantil, Bogotá, Colombia.

Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|September 20, 2019
PubMed

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Left pulmonary artery sling, a rare congenital defect, can cause airway compromise. Surgical repair in a preschool patient led to a favorable outcome and improved airway function, demonstrating effective treatment for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Left pulmonary artery sling is a rare congenital anomaly where the left pulmonary artery arises abnormally from the right pulmonary artery.
  • This condition can lead to variable clinical manifestations, including airway compromise, esophageal compression, and associated cardiac defects.
  • Surgical intervention is the primary treatment, with advancements leading to reduced morbidity and mortality.
Abstract

Keywords:
Anillo vascularAnomalía congénita de la arteria pulmonarCabestrillo (sling)Congenital pulmonary artery anomalyDisfagiaDysphagiaEstenosis de la tráqueaSlingTracheal stenosisVascular ring

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