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Case Report: Chronic Recurrent Unilateral Pulmonary Infection: Result of Congenital Unilateral Agenesis of Pulmonary Artery.

Authors :
Al Jabbari O
Abu Saleh WK
Ramchandani M
Scheinin S
Source :
Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal [Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J] 2016 Jan-Mar; Vol. 12 (1), pp. 48-50.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Unilateral agenesis of the pulmonary artery (UAPA) is a rare congenital anomaly. This report describes a 52-year-old female who gave a long history of chronic, recurrent, left-sided pulmonary infections related to UAPA. For many years, she was managed medically but the infection continued to recur. She eventually underwent left pneumonectomy and made a good recovery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1947-6108
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27127564
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcj-12-1-48