Gian Paolo Ussia, Maurizio Marasini, Lucio Zannini, Giacomo Pongiglione
Giannina Gaslini Institute, Children’s Hospital.
Italy
European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002; 22: 465-467
DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(02)00350-0
Abstract
Acquired pulmonary vein obstruction is an extremely rare complication after open-heart surgery not including pulmonary vein procedures. We report on three cases of this unusual complication presenting peculiar angiographic findings in order to understand its possible etiology.
Category
Stenosis or Obstruction of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Patient Factors Influencing the Onset, Severity or Outcome of Disease
Diagnostic Testing. Invasive
Year of Publication: 2002
Age Focus: Pediatric
Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)
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