Open AccessRare multiple bronchial abnormalities in a patient with congenital heart disease
Author(s) -
Chatzis Andrew C.,
Sofianidou Joanne,
Kousi Theofili,
Karapanagiotou Olga,
Kanakis Meletios A.
Publication year - 2017
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/ccr3.915
Subject(s) - medicine , bronchography , disease , rare disease , bronchial diseases , pathology , radiology
Key Clinical Message Although many variations regarding lobar or segmental bronchial subdivisions have been described, abnormal bronchi originating from the trachea or main bronchi are relatively rare. These abnormalities can remain undetectable as they usually do not present with symptoms; however, they may pose major obstacles during surgery especially when accompanied by bronchial wall abnormalities.