Brent M. Gordon, John W. Moore
Rady Children’s Hospital and University of California, San Diego.
United States
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2010; 75: 263-267
DOI: 10.1002/ccd.22240
Abstract
Atrium expanded polytetrafluoroethylene covered stents were implanted in the stenotic pulmonary veins (n = 5) of three patients. Use of this device was feasible in infants and the procedure was well-tolerated without major complications. The majority (4/5) of covered stents remained patent for at least 3 months after implantation. Stents remain patent in the two surviving patients 6 months after deployment.
Category
Stenosis or Obstruction of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Stenosis or Obstruction of Pulmonary Veins Following Surgical Repair of Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections
Catheter-mediated Interventions: Efficacy or Lack of Efficacy
Year of Publication: 2010
Age Focus: Pediatric
Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)
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