Azygos lobe associated with esophageal atresia: a trap for the unwary

Azygos lobe associated with esophageal atresia: a trap for the unwary

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.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2005-11, Vol.40 (11), p.e11-e12
Hauptverfasser: Eradi, Balagopal, Cusick, Eleri
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Azygos Vein - pathology
Azygos Vein - surgery
Esophageal Atresia - surgery
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Thoracotomy - methods
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.07.032