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Pre-operative 3D-CT reconstruction showing the left pulmonary artery ascending into the neck.
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A CT scan performed on Day 11 showed a LPA originating from the posterior aspect of the right pulmonary artery (RPA). 3D computed tomography (3D-CT) reconstruction showed the LPA coursing superiorly into the mid-cervical neck before descending into the left thorax to the left pulmonary hilum (Fig. 1).
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Post-operative 3D-CT reconstruction showing the repaired left pulmonary artery.
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A post-surgical CT scan showed successful repositioning of the LPA (Fig. 2).
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