Gian Paolo Ussia, Maurizio Marasini, Lucio Zannini, Giacomo Pongiglione
Giannina Gaslini Institute, Children’s Hospital.
Italy
European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002; 22: 465-467
DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(02)00350-0
Abstract
Acquired pulmonary vein obstruction is an extremely rare complication after open-heart surgery not including pulmonary vein procedures. We report on three cases of this unusual complication presenting peculiar angiographic findings in order to understand its possible etiology.
Category
Segmental Pulmonary Venous Disease. Without a Focus on Pulmonary Hypertension
Symptoms and Findings Associated with Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Diagnostic Testing for Pulmonary Vascular Disease. Invasive Testing
Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Fresh or Filed Publication: Filed (PHiled). Greater than 1-2 years since publication
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