Abstract:Systemic arterial to pulmonary vessel fistulas may develop in the setting of pleural inflammation and/or injury. Bronchial arteries are the most commonly involved vessels, with recruitment often occurring in chronic diseases such as tuberculosis and cystic fibrosis. Rarely, transpleural systemic arteries that directly communicate with the pulmonary vasculature may develop in the presence of pleural injury or chronic inflammation. The clinical presentation and management of three cases of transpleural systemic … Show more
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