Unilateral pulmonary agenesis.

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Abstract
Seventeen cases of unilateral pulmonary agenesis are described and illustrated. The abnormalities that they show were compared with those recorded for other patients in the literature to demonstrate both the characteristic features of the condition and the associated generalized developmental defects. An increased percentage of ipsilateral anomalies is recorded. Lung function tests were carried out on 7 of the 8 living patients, and confirm that in agenesis of the lung, the growth of the existing lung provides adequate pulmonary function, but that a reduction in vital capacity and exercise tolerance can be demonstrated.

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