Laceration of the left pulmonary artery during removal of a bronchogenic cyst by right thoracotomy.
Major vascular involvement by a bronchogenic cyst is rare; most large cysts cause respiratory symptoms. We present a case in which a large bronchogenic cyst was adherent to the left pulmonary artery. During removal of the cyst by right thoracotomy, the artery lacerated. Repair of the artery in such a situation taxes the surgeon's ingenuity and decision-making process.
Barman
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Department of Surgery, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, New York.
Moideen
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Chaudhry
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Reich
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D000328:Adult; D001994:Bronchogenic Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed