A case report demonstrates effective surgical intervention in an adult with congenital pulmonary airway malformation, suggesting preoperative embolization may reduce surgical risks.
INTRODUCTION: Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is a rare developmental anomaly of the fetal tracheobronchial tree. Surgical resection is the primary treatment for CPAM. However, surgery for adult CPAM presents unique challenges due to the potential for severe pleural adhesions, increased risks of excessive blood loss, and prolonged surgical time. This report describes an adult case of CPAM managed with preoperative arterial embolization.
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