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ArticleBMC pediatrics2025

Application of fibrobronchoscopy-guided aortic suspension in pediatric patients with bronchial compression resulting from repair of coarctation of the aorta: a case report.

Huayi Tan, Xinke Zou, Ke Gong, Yifeng Yang, Zhongshi Wu, Jijia Liu, Sijie Wu

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Huayi Tan *Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, P.R. China.
Xinke Zou *Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, P.R. China.
Ke GongDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, P.R. China.
Yifeng YangDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, P.R. China.
Zhongshi WuDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, P.R. China.
Jijia LiuDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, P.R. China. mcliujijia@csu.edu.cn.
Sijie WuDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, P.R. China. wusijie@csu.edu.cn.

Funding

Independent exploration and innovation program of Central South University 2023ZZTS0992Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province Important Research and Development Project 2022SK2123
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Abstract

backgroundCoarctation of the aorta (CoA) is one of the more prevalent congenital heart diseases (CHD). The conventional treatment approach involves surgical correction of the coarctation. This procedure, however, can be associated with several complications, such as re-stenosis, aneurysm formation and pseudoaneurysm. One rare but significant complication is left bronchial compression, which may result from anterior displacement of the thoracic aorta or compression of the trachea by adherent tissue. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 7-month-old postoperative CoA patient who developed stenosis due to compression of the left main bronchus by the thoracic aorta. After comprehensive evaluation, we utilized a fiberoptic bronchoscope to accurately expose the site of aortic compression and subsequently performed bronchial release and aortic suspension procedures to alleviate the symptoms. The child demonstrated a satisfactory recovery following the surgical intervention. This successful case provides valuable insights for managing similar cases in the future.

conclusionsComputing tomography (CT) airway reconstruction enables precise diagnosis of tracheal stenosis secondary to aortic arch pathology or coarctation repair. Intraoperative fiberoptic bronchoscopy provides real-time anatomical localization of stenotic segments, warranting standardization in high-risk aortic surgeries to ensure airway patency. Three-dimensional airway modeling should be incorporated into perioperative reassessment and longitudinal follow-up protocols.

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Aorta, ThoracicAortic CoarctationBronchial DiseasesBronchoscopyPostoperative ComplicationsTracheal StenosisBronchiConstriction, PathologicHumansInfantMaleTomography, X-Ray ComputedBronchial compressionCoarctation of the aortaComplicationsFibrobronchoscopy-guided surgery

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PMCPMC12066068

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