Chronic Recurrent Unilateral Pulmonary Infection: Result of Congenital Unilateral Agenesis of Pulmonary Artery
Abstract
Unilateral agenesis of the pulmonary artery (UAPA) is a rare congenital anomaly. This report describes a 52-year-old female who gave a long history of chronic, recurrent, left-sided pulmonary infections related to UAPA. For many years, she was managed medically but the infection continued to recur. She eventually underwent left pneumonectomy and made a good recovery.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcj-12-1-48 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 48 - 50
Published on: Jan 1, 2016
Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2016 Odeaa Al Jabbari, Walid K. Abu Saleh, Mahesh Ramchandani, Scott Scheinin, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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