Alberto Cabrera, Carlos Vazquez, Iñaki Lekuona
Hospital Infantil, Bilbao.
Spain
International Journal of Cardiology
Int J Cardiol 1985; 7: 298-302
DOI: 10.1016/0167-5273(85)90055-5
Abstract
Four cases of congenital isolated atresia of the left pulmonary veins were observed over a 12-year period. The diagnosis was established through radionuclide pulmonary perfusion studies together with cardiac catheterization and pulmonary arteriography. Both procedures showed an elevated pulmonary pressure wedge and decreased blood flow with late poor filling of the pulmonary capillary bed on the affected side. Arteriography revealed non-visualization of the left pulmonary veins. The possibility of congenital atresia of the pulmonary veins should be borne in mind when confronted by unexplained hemoptysis, recurrent lower respiratory infections with protracted infiltrates, or pulmonary arterial hypertension. Surgical treatment, though difficult, is feasible.
Category
Segmental Pulmonary Venous Disease. Without a Focus on Pulmonary Hypertension
Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Fresh or Filed Publication: Filed (PHiled). Greater than 1-2 years since publication
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