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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
Main Authors: Rajan, Saileela, Kalpana, Sivasambo, Coelho, Robert
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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.
ISSN:1047-9511
1467-1107
DOI:10.1017/S1047951120001699