Double trouble: fetal diagnosis of a pulmonary artery sling and vascular ring.

ABSTRACT: 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.

SUBMITTER: Lee JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5134211 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature