Persistent Oxygen Requirement beyond Prematurity: A Case of Acquired Pulmonary Vein Stenosis

Tyler A. Fick, Bernadette Richards , Carl H. Backes, Molly K. Ball

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
United States

Care Reports in Pediatrics
Case Rep Pediatr 2017;
DOI: 10.1155/2017/3106871

Abstract
Acquired pulmonary vein stenosis is a rare cardiac defect and diagnosis can often be challenging, as many cases present with refractory or prolonged oxygen requirement over the expected course. Comorbid conditions can cloud this diagnosis further. Prognosis is poor for most patients. We present a case of idiopathic acquired pulmonary vein stenosis and discuss diagnostics, treatment options, and the need for further collaborative studies.

Category
Stenosis or Obstruction of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections

Year of Publication: 2017

Age Focus: Pediatric

Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)

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