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Successful Repair of a Left Pulmonary Artery Sling in an Adult With Airway Obstruction

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Left pulmonary artery (LPA) sling is a rare congenital vascular anomaly that typically manifests in infancy with symptomatic tracheal and esophageal compression. Unrepaired patients are rarely encountered in adulthood. This case describes a 63-year-old woman with lifelong symptoms related to an unrepaired LPA sling and progressive airway obstruction. Testing confirmed severe tracheal and esophageal compression, and she underwent LPA translocation. Following surgery, her symptoms improved, with resolution of tracheal compression on imaging and normalization of pulmonary function testing.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2025.09.010

Authors: Matthew D. Warren, Eric V. Krieger, David Mauchley, Michael S. Mulligan, Samuel G. Rayner

Institution: University of Washington

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: $975