Transcatheter Management of Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Children

Connie Choi, Ryan Callahan

Seattle Children’s Hospital. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
United States

Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatr Cardiol 2025;
DOI: 10.1007/s00246-025-04130-x

Abstract
Pediatric intraluminal pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a challenging condition where the diagnosis is confirmed via cardiac catheterization. The patient population is complex with inherent hemodynamic vulnerabilities, and the high rate of restenosis necessitates recurrent, technically demanding transcatheter interventions. Furthermore, decisions made during each procedure can have a lasting impact on future care. To address these challenges, we present a guideline for transcatheter interventions for PVS, informed by both published literature and the Authors’ clinical experience.

Category
Stenosis or Obstruction of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Absence or Atresia of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Stenosis or Obstruction of Pulmonary Veins Following Surgical Repair of Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections
Diagnostic Testing. Invasive
Catheter-mediated Interventions: Efficacy or Lack of Efficacy

Year of Publication: 2025

Age Focus: Pediatric

Article Type: Review

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