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Partial anomalous venous drainage of the left upper lobe during a robot-assisted pulmonary resection

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Anomalies in pulmonary vasculature are rare; however, the knowledge of the anomal and potential physiological implications for a patient undergoing a thoracic surgery must be understood. We report a case of a 64-year-old female who had a robotic left upper lobectomy for an incidental pulmonary nodule and was found to have a partial anomalous pulmonary vein. We discuss the incidence of pulmonary vein anomalies, associated conditions, and surgical management in patients requiring thoracic surgery.

Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease

DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2016.05.44

Authors: Ann C. Gaffey, Curtis Ball, Sharyn Katz, Sunil Singhal

Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: University of Pennsylvania