Innominate artery compression of the trachea: trans-sternal suspension by a pericardium "Hammock".
Innominate artery compression of the trachea in children is a rare cause of respiratory distress. Surgical intervention is mandatory in a selected group of individuals. In this report we describe an original technique of suspension of the innominate artery using a pericardium "Hammock". Our experience about one patient is reported. The advantage of this technique compare to other procedures is discussed.
Chahidi
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hôpital Universitaire des Enfants Reine Fabiola, U.L.B., Brussels, Belgium.
Casimir
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Demanet
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Cavenaille
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Goldstein
J P
JP
Deuvaert
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D016122:Brachiocephalic Trunk / Q000002:abnormalities*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery