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Bronchial atresia.

R L Meng, R J Jensik, L P Faber

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Bronchial atresia, a rare congenital anomaly, often presents as an extrahilar mass and lung hyperinflation. Surgical excision is recommended to prevent complications like infection and tissue encroachment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Congenital Anomalies

    Background:

    • Bronchial atresia is a rare congenital anomaly of the airways.
    • It typically manifests as an extrahilar mass and distal hyperinflation on chest imaging.

    Observation:

    • Bronchography is crucial for diagnosis, showing nonfilling of the atretic bronchus.
    • Affected patients are often young and asymptomatic, with abnormal chest roentgenograms.
    • Physical examination may reveal decreased breath sounds over the affected lung area.

    Findings:

    • The study reviews 34 cases of bronchial atresia.
    • Bronchial atresia leads to characteristic radiographic findings and potential physical exam signs.

    Implications:

    • Surgical excision is the recommended treatment for bronchial atresia.
    • Early intervention prevents recurrent infections and encroachment on normal lung tissue.
    • Understanding bronchial atresia is vital for pediatric thoracic surgeons.