Pulmonary sequestration:a report of 14 cases / 临床外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the clinical characteristics and x-ray traits of pulmonary sequestration,in order to guide preoperative diagnosis and proper treatment.Methods Data of PS patients in this hospital in ten years were summarized and analyzed.Results The pathology after operation proved that the preoperative error diagnosis rate is 71% (10/14).All patients recovered after operative treatment.The diagnosis rate can be improved by examination of CT and X-ray.Conclusions It is difficult to make a definite diagnosis before operation though PS has its relevant clinical appearances and features of X-ray. The PS cases can be made successfully diagnosed and treated dy surgery.Attention should be paid to manage the unusual artery in operation.