Keywords

acquired pulmonary anomaly, bronchopulmonary sequestration, extralobar pulmonary sequestration, intralobar pulmonary sequestration, pulmonary anomaly, pulmonary congenital anomaly

Authors

1. Estes, Mary Ellen Zator MSN, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C, FAANP

Abstract

Abstract: Bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) is a lung mass that does not communicate with the tracheobronchial tree or the pulmonary arterial vasculature, and thus does not play a role in oxygenation. This article discusses the etiology of BPS, as well as its pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, imaging studies used to diagnose, and treatment options in both pediatric and adult patients.