Relentless pulmonary vein stenosis: a contemporary approach to a recurring problem

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2014 Apr 1;83(5):811-6. doi: 10.1002/ccd.24882. Epub 2013 Jul 30.

Abstract

Pulmonary vein (PV) stenosis is a known complication of PV isolation procedures for atrial fibrillation. Treatment can be percutaneous or surgical. We describe in this report a case of recurring PV stenosis after both surgical and percutaneous procedures, highlighting a number of novel interventional techniques. We also provide a review of literature regarding intervening in pulmonary vein occlusion.

Keywords: Dyna CT; export catheter; intravascular ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angioplasty, Balloon* / instrumentation
  • Angioplasty, Balloon* / methods
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multidetector Computed Tomography
  • Phlebography / methods
  • Pulmonary Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Veins / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Veins / surgery*
  • Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease / diagnosis
  • Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease / surgery
  • Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease / therapy*
  • Recurrence
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures