Open AccessRepair of iatrogenic pulmonary vein occlusion with a vascularized atrial flap
Author(s) -
Chemtob Raphaelle A.,
Smith Michael,
Hatipoglu Umur,
Hodges Kevin Edward,
Gillinov Alan Marc,
Phelan Dermot,
Pettersson Gösta Bengt,
Wierup Per
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2500
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary vein , ablation , surgery , left pulmonary vein , occlusion , catheter , vein , restenosis , cardiology , stent
Pulmonary vein obstruction is a rare condition, most commonly reported following pulmonary vein catheter ablation for atrial arrhythmia. This novel technique for treatment of pulmonary venous obstruction has the advantage of utilizing an autologous vascularized flap with intact endothelium for reconstruction of the pulmonary vein and to prevent restenosis.