Successful use of covered stent to treat superior systemic baffle obstruction and leak after atrial switch procedure

Pediatr Cardiol. 2008 Sep;29(5):954-6. doi: 10.1007/s00246-007-9168-x. Epub 2007 Dec 19.

Abstract

Progressive dyspnea and cyanosis occurred in a 41-year-old patient status after Mustard atrial switch repair for transposition of great arteries. Cardiac catheterization and magnetic resonance imaging revealed the association of superior limb systemic venous baffle obstruction and leaks with right-to-left shunting. He underwent successful dilation of the venous channel and obstruction of baffle leaks by using a covered stent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Catheterization
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*
  • Stents*
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / surgery
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / diagnostic imaging
  • Vena Cava, Superior / diagnostic imaging