title: Azygos lobe associated with esophageal atresia: a trap for the unwary.
abstract: Presence of an associated azygos lobe may cause problems during thoracotomy on the right side for esophageal atresia. Awareness of the anomaly allows its recognition and appropriate management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Belmont Grove, LS7 4RB Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: Balagopal
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Eradi
authors.forename: Eleri
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cusick
mesh_terms: D001401:Azygos Vein / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome