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A rare case of ‘ring-sling complex’ in a symptomatic adult patient: A left pulmonary artery sling with complete tracheal rings

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Pulmonary artery sling (PAS) is a rare congenital condition, in which the left pulmonary artery (LPA) originates from the right pulmonary artery instead of the main pulmonary artery. It courses between the oesophagus and the trachea, forming a sling and causes compression of both structures. We report a very rare case of a symptomatic adult patient with PAS and a coexisting tracheal anomaly with complete tracheal rings, referred to as a 'ring-sling complex'.

Source: JRSM Open

DOI: 10.1177/20542704231205388

Authors: Michelle Lee, Ralitsa Baranowski, Aung Oo, David Waller

Institution: St Bartholomew's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Tracheal and airway disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $559