LACERATION OF THE LEFT PULMONARY-ARTERY DURING REMOVAL OF A BRONCHOGENIC CYST BY RIGHT THORACOTOMY

被引:6
作者
BARMAN, AA [1 ]
MOIDEEN, AS [1 ]
CHAUDHRY, SS [1 ]
REICH, D [1 ]
机构
[1] FLUSHING HOSP MED CTR,DEPT SURG,FLUSHING,NY
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10.1378/chest.100.1.267
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R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Major vascular involvement by a bronchogenic cyst is rare; most large cysts cause respiratory symptoms. We present a case in which a large bronchogenic cyst was adherent to the left pulmonary artery. During removal of the cyst by right thoracotomy, the artery lacerated. Repair of the artery in such a situation taxes the surgeon's ingenuity and decision-making process.
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页码:267 / 268
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