Laceration of the left pulmonary artery during removal of a bronchogenic cyst by right thoracotomy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
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.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchogenic Cyst
- Intraoperative Complications
- Pulmonary Artery
- Thoracotomy