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Aortopexy - an effective strategy for relief of left main bronchus compression
Congenital anomalies of aortic arch and pulmonary arteries can cause airway compression in children. We present a rare case of left main bronchus compression between the right pulmonary artery and descending thoracic aorta, which was successfully treated by aortopexy.
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Published in: | Cardiology in the young 2020-08, Vol.30 (8), p.1191-1193 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Congenital anomalies of aortic arch and pulmonary arteries can cause airway compression in children. We present a rare case of left main bronchus compression between the right pulmonary artery and descending thoracic aorta, which was successfully treated by aortopexy. |
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ISSN: | 1047-9511 1467-1107 |
DOI: | 10.1017/S1047951120001699 |