External compression of left main bronchus by a large patent ductus arteriosus: a case report

In neonates and infants, the trachea and main bronchus may be compressed by adjacent cardiovascular structures. Compression of the main bronchi by the patent ductus arteriosus is rare and causes a variety of respiratory problems. Surgical closure of the patent ductus arteriosus that compresses the m...

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Published inCardiology in the young Vol. 32; no. 7; pp. 1184 - 1187
Main Authors Yücel, Semih Murat, Demirel, Berat Dilek, Çetin, Eda Beykoz, Şahin, İrfan Oğuz
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01.07.2022
Subjects
Aneurysms
Asymptomatic
Bronchi
Bronchoscopy
Bronchus
Case reports
Compression
Congenital diseases
Coronary vessels
Medical imaging
Neonates
Newborn babies
Ostomy
Pathology
Patients
Postoperative period
Pulmonary arteries
Respiratory function
Surgery
Thorax
Trachea
Veins & arteries
Patent ductus arteriosus
obstruction
left main bronchus
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Summary:In neonates and infants, the trachea and main bronchus may be compressed by adjacent cardiovascular structures. Compression of the main bronchi by the patent ductus arteriosus is rare and causes a variety of respiratory problems. Surgical closure of the patent ductus arteriosus that compresses the main bronchus as soon as possible is an effective treatment option. Rapid clinical recovery is expected after surgical closure of the patent ductus arteriosus. We present a case of patent ductus arteriosus which caused obstruction of the left main bronchus.
ISSN:1047-9511
1467-1107
DOI:10.1017/S1047951121004741