Ring-sling complex: report of one case

Acta Paediatr Taiwan. 2005 Sep-Oct;46(5):311-3.

Abstract

The ring-sling complex is a rare developmental anomaly combining pulmonary artery sling and complete tracheal ring. The abnormal left pulmonary artery is a sling-like structure that surrounds the trachea and produces upper airway obstruction. Complete tracheal ring is associated with tracheal stenosis which often leads to respiratory distress. This article presents a case of this anomaly and emphasizes the importance of detecting the complex combination when evaluating related disease spectrum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Trachea / abnormalities*
  • Tracheal Stenosis / congenital*
  • Tracheal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Tracheal Stenosis / surgery