Journal article
Left pulmonary artery sling: Difference in monochorionic monoamniotic twin presentation
Abstract
Pulmonary artery sling (PAS) is a rare congenital vascular anomaly where the left pulmonary artery (LPA) originates from the right pulmonary artery and passes between the trachea and esophagus. Limited literature has been published about PAS in twins. This report demonstrates two different outcomes in mono-mono twins presenting with PAS. Patients with PAS can experience sequelae including wheezing, stridor, atelectasis, or emphysema. Vascular …
Authors
Kaicker J; Kwong J; Dillenburg R; Mondal T
Journal
Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 273–277
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.3233/npm-1367212
ISSN
1934-5798