title: Congenital absence of the lung.
abstract: Four cases of congenital absence/aplasia of the lung associated with congenital vertebral anomalies are reported. Although alteration in arterial blood gas determinations and vital capacities occurred, the patients tolerated general anesthesia well.
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008168:Lung / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013131:Spine / Q000002:abnormalities