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  • Medical Science
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Congenital hepatopulmonary fusion (HPF) is an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly.
  • Literature reports on HPF are scarce, necessitating a comprehensive review of existing cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To consolidate and analyze reported clinical data on congenital hepatopulmonary fusion.
  • To understand the clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of HPF.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive literature search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases.
  • Analysis of 34 clinical case reports and data from the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) Study Group, totaling 44 patients.

Main Results:

  • HPF presents with respiratory symptoms, often mimicking CDH, requiring early intubation in 43.2% of cases.
  • Associated right-lung vascular anomalies were noted in 40.9% of patients.
  • Complete surgical separation was achieved in 38.6%, with an overall survival rate of 56.8%.

Conclusions:

  • Congenital HPF requires advanced imaging for surgical planning due to variable fusion and vascular anomalies.
  • The prognosis for HPF remains ominous, highlighting the need for further research into optimal surgical strategies.