Gian Paolo Ussia, Maurizio Marasini, Alesandro Rimini, Giacomo Pongiglione
Istituto Giannina Gaslini Children’s Hospital.
Italy
Journal of Interventional Cardiology
J Interv Cardiol 2004; 17: 183-187
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8183.2004.09883.x
Abstract
Unilateral pulmonary vein (PV) atresia is a rare congenital cardiac malformation with evolution toward irreversible pulmonary hypertension. Pneumonectomy or lung transplant is currently the treatment of choice for such a disease. We describe an unusual case of right PV atresia and major aorto-pulmonary collaterals treated with percutaneous angioplasty, stent implantation, and aorto-pulmonary collateral embolization.
Category
Absence or Atresia of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Stenosis or Atresia of Pulmonary Veins
Symptoms and Quality of Life Associated with Pulmonary Venous Obstruction
Diagnostic Testing. Noninvasive
Diagnostic Testing. Invasive
Catheter-mediated Interventions: Efficacy or Lack of Efficacy
Year of Publication: 2004
Age Focus: Pediatric
Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)
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