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[Pulmonary sequestration detected by ultrasound]
S Maimon1, L Siplovich, Z Kaveh
1Radiology Dept., Central Hospital of the Emek, Afula.
Harefuah
|July 1, 1994
Summary
Pulmonary sequestration, a rare congenital malformation, can now be detected antenatally using ultrasonography. This imaging technique aids in diagnosing this condition, which involves lung tissue separate from the normal pulmonary system.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Malformations
Background:
- Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital malformation, part of the bronchopulmonary foregut anomaly spectrum.
- It involves lung tissue with systemic arterial supply, typically diagnosed via angiography.
- Recent advancements show ultrasonography's utility in pre- and postnatal diagnosis.