Abstract:Congenital tracheal stenosis (CTS) has been reported to occur in 50-65% of cases of left pulmonary artery sling (LPAS), but the exact incidence rate is unknown. This study aimed to determine the actual rate by using bronchoscopy and to elucidate morphological features in computed tomography (CT) diagnosis.
MethodsWe performed a single institutional retrospective review of all patients with LPAS between January 2010 and March 2022. The percentage of complete tracheal rings in patients with LPAS was evaluated us… Show more
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