Unusual cause of pulmonary hypertension and congestive heart failure in a newborn.

Mendeloff, E N; Huddleston, C B; Payne, M · Ann Thorac Surg · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Anomalous systemic arterial supply to a lobe of the lung is a rare cause of pulmonary hypertension and congestive heart failure in the newborn period. We report the presentation and successful treatment of a neonate with this unusual anatomy. Proper diagnosis required both echocardiography and aortography, and surgical resection of the involved lobe was curative.

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