scholarly journals Pulmonary Artery Sling Presenting as Pneumonia and Inhalation of a Foreign Body

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Shujuan Luo ◽  
Huaping Rao
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Respiratory Infection ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Left Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Infection Prophylaxis ◽  
Pulmonary Artery Sling ◽  
Recurrent Respiratory Infections ◽  
Lower Trachea ◽  
History Of

Pulmonary artery sling is a rare cause of respiratory distress created by compression of the lower trachea and right mainstem bronchus due to an aberrant origin of the left pulmonary artery. The condition is frequently associated with recurrent respiratory infections and other congenital malformations including tracheal rings. We present the case of an infant presenting with pulmonary distress and a history of recurrent respiratory infection. The infant underwent surgery to remove a foreign object; however, the symptoms did not resolve. Bronchoscopy revealed bronchus stenosis, and subsequent echocardiogram and CT scans revealed the presence of a pulmonary artery sling. We prescribed infection prophylaxis with the immunomodulator OM-85 to mitigate the risk of further infections prior to surgery. PAS and bronchus stenosis were corrected successfully by surgical intervention leading to resolution of symptoms of respiratory distress and a reduction in the incidence of respiratory infection.

scholarly journals A Left Pulmonary Artery Sling in an Asymptomatic Adult Patient, A Case Report and Review of Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. E278-E281
Author(s):  
Fang Huang ◽  
Qing-Quan Lai ◽  
Hong Wu ◽  
Xiao-Ting Ke
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Vascular Anomaly ◽  
Left Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Pulmonary Artery Sling ◽  
Left Pulmonary Artery Sling ◽  
Asymptomatic Adult ◽  
Adult Presentation

Pulmonary artery sling (PAS) is a rare congenital vascular anomaly. Ninety percent of patients with PAS have respiratory distress and need surgical correction. Asymptomatic adult presentation of PAS is rare. We report the case of a 56-year-old female with an asymptomatic left pulmonary artery sling.

scholarly journals Spontaneous pulmonary artery thrombus in a neonate

2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. S. Shrimanth ◽  
Krishna Prasad ◽  
Adari Appala Karhtik ◽  
Parag Barwad ◽  
C. R. Pruthvi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Maternal Diabetes ◽  
Left Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Pulmonary Angiography ◽  
Haemodynamic Instability ◽  
Artery Thrombosis ◽  
Heart Disease Risk Factors ◽  
Heart Disease Risk

Abstract Background Pulmonary artery thrombosis is rare in neonates and mimics as persistent pulmonary hypertension or congenital heart disease. Risk factors include septicemia, dehydration, polycythemia, maternal diabetes, asphyxia, and inherited thrombophilias. They present with cyanosis and respiratory distress. Careful echocardiogram assessment helps in identifying the thrombus in the pulmonary artery and its branches. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography confirms the diagnosis. Case presentation We present a case of term neonate who presented with respiratory distress and cyanosis and a detailed echocardiogram revealed thrombus in the origin of left pulmonary artery. The neonate was managed initially with unfractionated heparin and later with low molecular weight heparin with which there was significant resolution of the thrombus Conclusion Spontaneous pulmonary artery thrombosis though rare should be suspected in any cyanotic neonate with respiratory distress. Management in these cases depends on the haemodynamic instability and lung ischemia.

Type 2 bridging bronchus with left pulmonary artery sling

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Amna Al-Arnawoot ◽  
John Kavanagh ◽  
Elsie T. Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Adult Male ◽  
Left Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Pulmonary Artery Sling ◽  
Bridging Bronchus ◽  
Left Pulmonary Artery Sling ◽  
Airway Anomalies ◽  
Adult Male Patient

Abstract Bridging bronchi are the rarest of the major airway anomalies reported in the literature. In this brief report, we present a case of a symptomatic adult male patient presenting with a type 2 bridging bronchus associated with left pulmonary artery sling.

scholarly journals Left Lung and Pulmonary Artery Hypoplasia: A Rare Case of Hemoptysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiomar Pinheiro ◽  
Ana Margarida Alves ◽  
Isabel Neves ◽  
Teresa Sequeira
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Pulmonary Hypoplasia ◽  
Left Lung ◽  
Left Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Pulmonary Infections ◽  
Rare Congenital Disorder ◽  
History Of ◽  
Pulmonary Artery Hypoplasia

Pulmonary hypoplasia or agenesis is a rare congenital disorder that results in lung underdevelopment. This disease is usually found in children but rarely encountered in adults. We describe the case of an 84-year-old woman diagnosed with a unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia presenting simultaneously with left pulmonary artery hypoplasia. Due to this condition, the patient had a lifelong history of pulmonary infections that resulted in several bronchiectases in the affected lung. Moreover, the pulmonary artery hypoplasia led to the development of pulmonary hypertension and collateral circulation causing hemoptysis, giving rise to the patient attending the emergency department. Although we were able to medically manage the hemoptysis, it can be fatal and require surgical intervention. Hence, an early diagnosis is essential so that appropriate follow-up and prompt prevention and treatment of complications, such as pulmonary infections, hemoptysis and pulmonary hypertension, are achieved.

scholarly journals Rehabilitation of pulmonary arteries: hybrid treatment in the unilateral absence of the pulmonary artery.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Cervantes-Salazar ◽  
Jose García-Montes ◽  
Henry Peralta-Santos ◽  
Diego Ortega-Zhindón ◽  
Juan Calderón-Colmenero
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Ductus Arteriosus ◽  
Main Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Pulmonary Arteries ◽  
Surgical Reconstruction ◽  
Hybrid Strategy ◽  
Right Pulmonary Artery ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bilateral Ductus Arteriosus

We present two patients with history of recurrent respiratory infections, fatigue and sweating. They were diagnosed with absence of connection between the main pulmonary artery (MPA) and right pulmonary artery (RPA) and bilateral ductus arteriosus, with the RPA originating from the ductus arteriosus. Treatment was approached with a hybrid strategy: percutaneous intraluminal angioplasty with a right intraductal stent and device closure of the left ductus arteriosus and followed by surgical reconstruction with interposition of a graft from RPA to MPA. Both patients had a favorable outcome.

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