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Fig. 2 | BMC Pediatrics

Fig. 2

From: Application of fibrobronchoscopy-guided aortic suspension in pediatric patients with bronchial compression resulting from repair of coarctation of the aorta: a case report

Fig. 2

Intraoperative images. (a) The fiberoptic bronchoscope was utilized to assess the extent and location of airway compression during the procedure (The red spot indicated by the arrow represents the light source of the bronchoscope); (b) The thoracic aorta was carefully dissected and suspended posteriorly towards the paravertebral region of the spine during the procedure (The arrow indicates the suspended aorta); (c) Schematic diagram of the aorta following the repair surgery for coarctation of the aorta in the pediatric patient; (d) Schematic diagram of the aortopexy procedure

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BMC Pediatrics

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