Unilateral absence of pulmonary artery associated with lung cancer: analysis of operation strategy based on digital preoperative planning and surgical simulation with three-dimensional visualization

Unilateral absence of a pulmonary artery (UAPA) is an uncommon congenital anomaly. Among the rarer conditions, UAPA with lung cancer has been previously reported in 13 cases; however, there remains controversy regarding the surgical approach and precautions. Herein, we present a case study of a 56-year-old female patient who was incidentally diagnosed with a nodule in the right lower lobe of the lung during a routine physical examination and subsequently found to have an absent right pulmonary artery upon preoperative evaluation. A wedge resection of the right lower lobe was performed as treatment. Postoperative pathology confirmed invasive adenocarcinoma (pT1N0M0). We provide a narrative review of existing literature on these patients and discuss optimal surgical management strategies.

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Unilateral absence of pulmonary artery associated with lung cancer: analysis of operation strategy based on digital preoperative planning and surgical simulation with three-dimensional visualization

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