Ankamma Sarvepalli

Department of Anatomy, Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  Congenital Abnormal Shapes of Lungs in Relation to Abnormal lobes and Fissures and Its Clinical Implications
  Author(s): Kosuri Kalyan Chakravarthi*, Ankamma Sarvepalli and Siddaraju Kaadukothanahalli Siddegowda
  
  Background: Detailed knowledge of congenital abnormalities of lungs is essential for proper evaluation and treatment of respiratory diseases, identi ication of broncho-pulmonary segments during lobectomies and surgical resection, identification and interpretation of their variable radiological imaging. Aim: Accordingly, the aim of this study was designed to evaluate the prevalence of congenital abnormal shapes of lungs in relation to abnormal lobes and issures. Materials and methods: This study was carried out on 270 isolated lung specimens (right lungs-135 and left lungs-135) from 135 formalin embalmed middle aged human cadavers irrespective of gender. Results: Out of 270 lung specimens following congenital abnormalities were reported. 1) Three lungs (1.1%), ha.. Read More»