Tomonari Shimoda, Bryan J. Mathis, Hideyuki Kato, Muneaki Matsubara, Yasuyuki Suzuki, Yuji Hiramatsu
University of Tsukuba.
Japan
Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Ann Thorac Surg 2022; 114: e335-e337
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.01.014
Abstract
Recurrent postoperative pulmonary venous obstruction after total anomalous pulmonary venous connection repair is a challenging complication. Here, we present such a case that required 4 reoperations, focusing on a sutureless method with an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene patch for the fourth reoperation. The use of artificial patch materials to reconstruct the atrial septum and neoatrial roof could be a promising alternative approach of this method to expand its applicability.
Category
Stenosis or Obstruction of Pulmonary Veins Following Surgical Repair of Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections
Surgical Interventions for Pulmonary Venous Obstruction After the Onset of Disease
Year of Publication: 2022
Age Focus: Pediatric
Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)
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