Y. C. Lai, M. H. Wu, S. H. Hou, J. K. Wang, H. C. Lue
National Taiwan University Hospital.
Taiwan
Zhonghua Min Guo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi 1994; 35: 319-324
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Abstract
A male infant with stenosis of the left pulmonary veins and atrial septal defect is reported. He began to have repeated pulmonary infections, with poor response to medical treatment, when he was 6 months old. Localized stenosis of the left upper and lower pulmonary veins were diagnosed with cardiac catheterization at the age of 7 months. Transvenous balloon dilation was attempted, but failed. Surgical treatment with pericardial patch venoplasty of the left pulmonary veins and closure of the atrial septal defect successfully released the pulmonary venous obstruction. There has been a follow-up for more than one year, and no cardiopulmonary symptoms were reported.
Category
Segmental Pulmonary Venous Disease. Without a Focus on Pulmonary Hypertension
Symptoms and Findings Associated with Pulmonary Vascular Disease
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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