Abstract:Congenital diverticula of the left main bronchus are extremely rare in the adult. Bronchial diverticula could act as a reservoir for bronchial secretions and theoretically predispose to repeated respiratory infections. We reported a diverticulum originating from the left main bronchus with recurrent bronchopneumonia and whistling since 15 years of age. Additionally, our case had a paraaortic mediastinal bronchogenic cyst. Physical examination demonstrated whistling in the expiratory phase, which appeared when … Show more
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