Pulmonary atelectasis from compression of the left main bronchus by an aortic aneurysm.
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چکیده
Pulmonary atelectasis may be caused by endobronchial lesions or by extrinsic compression of the bronchus. However, lung collapse due to compression from a thoracic aneurysm is uncommon. We report a 76-year-old hypertensive female patient who has pulmonary atelectasis due to an extrinsic compression from a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm, and discuss possible treatment options.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Singapore medical journal
دوره 50 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009