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Total lung ectoplasia with systemic arterial supply.

A Masaoka, M Maeda, Y Monden

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Total lung ectoplasia is a rare congenital disorder where an abnormal lung communicates with the esophagus. Surgical resection of this abnormal lung can be successfully performed in infants.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Congenital Malformations
    • Thoracic Surgery

    Background:

    • Total lung ectoplasia is a rare congenital anomaly.
    • This condition involves an abnormal lung communicating with the esophagus and receiving systemic arterial supply.
    • Understanding its pathophysiology is crucial for diagnosis and management.

    Observation:

    • A 6-month-old infant presented with symptoms suggestive of respiratory distress.
    • Diagnostic investigations revealed a unique lung malformation connected to the esophagus.
    • The abnormal lung exhibited a systemic arterial supply originating from the abdominal aorta.

    Findings:

    • The patient was diagnosed with total lung ectoplasia, a previously described but rare condition.
    • Surgical resection of the abnormal lung was successfully performed.
    • A review of ten similar cases from existing literature was conducted.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and surgical intervention for total lung ectoplasia.
    • Successful resection can lead to positive patient outcomes.
    • Further research and case reporting are needed to better understand this rare disorder.

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