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Transcatheter recanalization of ligated main pulmonary artery
Author(s) -
Bhole Vinay,
Wright John G.C.,
Stumper Oliver
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.21068
Subject(s) - medicine , tricuspid atresia , pulmonary atresia , pulmonary artery , shunt (medical) , ligation , cardiology , stent , left pulmonary artery , surgery , heart disease
A 12.5‐year‐old boy with tricuspid atresia and quadriplegic cerebral palsy presented with increasing cyanosis after previous palliation with a cavopulmonary shunt and ligation of the main pulmonary artery (MPA). Because of severe physical disabilities he was not considered suitable for Fontan completion. He underwent successful transcatheter stent recanalization of the ligated MPA. This re‐established anterograde flow to the pulmonary arteries resulting in marked improvement in saturations. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.