Mitral valve replacement in an adult with left pulmonary agenesis.

Abstract

Pulmonary agenesis is associated with the absence of pulmonary vessels, bronchi, or parenchyma. This condition usually occurs between the 4th and 5th week of gestation during the embryonic phase. Etiopathogenic factors associated with pulmonary agenesis are not fully understood. In the literature, genetic and teratogenic factors, viral infections, and vitamin-A deficiency are shown to be associated with pulmonary agenesis [Malcon 2012]. This condition may be seen unilaterally or bilaterally. Although the precise rate of incidence is unknown, it is estimated to occur in one of every 10,000 to 12,000 live births [Yetim 2011]. There is a 1.3:1 female predominance with unilateral agenesis [Halilbasic 2013].

• Authors: Huseyin Saskin, Mustafa Idiz, Cagri Duzyol, Huseyin Macika, Rezan Aksoy
• Journal: The heart surgery forum (Heart Surg Forum) Vol. 18 Issue 3 Pg. E109-11 (Jun 26 2015) ISSN: 1522-6662 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 26115155 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Abnormalities, Multiple
• Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
• Humans
• Lung (abnormalities)
• Lung Diseases (complications)
• Male
• Mitral Valve (surgery)
• Mitral Valve Insufficiency (complications, surgery)
• Young Adult