Hybrid Approach for Recanalization and Stenting of Acquired Pulmonary Vein Occlusion

Gur Mainzur, Eric Rosenthal, Conal Austin, Gareth Morgan
Evelina London Children’s Hospital. St Thomas’ Hospital.
United Kingdom

Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatr Cardiol 2016; 37: 983-985
DOI: 10.1007/s00246-016-1376-9

Abstract
A 5-year-old child with a Fontan circulation presented with acquired left pulmonary vein occlusion related to a previous surgical repair. We managed this lesion using a hybrid technique to perforate, dilate and stent the obstructed vessel. This approach should be considered when percutaneous access to the pulmonary veins is challenging (such as in a Fontan circulation). It also avoids the need for a high-risk redo sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass procedure.

Category
Segmental Pulmonary Venous Disease. Without a Focus on Pulmonary Hypertension
Surgical and Catheter-mediated Interventions for Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Fresh or Filed Publication: Filed (PHiled). Greater than 1-2 years since publication

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