Rare Reversible Cause of Severe Pulmonary Hypertension in A Neonate - Unilateral Absence of Pulmonary Artery

Eapen Thomas,

Published on: 2020-11-05

Abstract

This case report describes the diagnostic and surgical management of a neonate with isolated unilateral absence of right pulmonary artery (UAPA). A high index of suspicion leading to early diagnosis and the importance of right pulmonary vein wedge injection angiography in a neonatal presentation of UAPA and good outcomes of timely surgery is highlighted.

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