Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Children: A Programmatic Approach Employing Primary and Anatomic Therapy

James A. Kuo, Christopher J. Petit

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University. Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York.
United States

Children
Children 2021; 8
DOI: 10.3390/children8080663

Abstract
Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a difficult condition to treat due to recurrence and progression. In 2017, we developed a comprehensive PVS Program at our center to address the multidisciplinary needs of these patients. We discuss the components of our program and our approach to these patients, using a combination of primary (medical) therapy in addition to anatomic therapy to preserve vessel patency. A multidisciplinary approach to treating these challenging patients is critical.

Category
Multidisciplinary Care

Year of Publication: 2021

Age Focus: Pediatric

Article Type: Review

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