Left main bronchus compression after aortic reconstruction for interruption of aortic arch

Tetsuro Sakai, Shigehito Miki, Yasuhiro Ueda, T Tahata, Hiroyuki Ogino, K Morioka, Chikara Tsugawa

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery · 1995 · 16 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

A case of the left main bronchus obstruction after an aortic reconstruction for interruption of the aortic arch is reported. Clinical features and successful management are described, and a mechanism for this complication is speculated on.

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