Open AccessDouble trouble: fetal diagnosis of a pulmonary artery sling and vascular ring
Author(s) -
Lee Jesse W.,
Printz Beth F.,
Hegde Sanjeet R.,
Vargas Lisa A.,
Sun Heather Y.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.733
Subject(s) - medicine , vascular ring , cardiology , pulmonary artery , fetus , radiology , pregnancy , aorta , aortic arch , biology , genetics
Key Clinical Message Left pulmonary artery slings and vascular rings are rare congenital anomalies definable by fetal echocardiography. Left pulmonary artery slings are associated with high respiratory morbidity and mortality. Prenatal diagnosis of a left pulmonary artery sling should prompt delivery planning for postnatal management at a pediatric tertiary care center.