Abstract
We report three cases of pulmonary venous stenosis developing after repair of totally anomalous pulmonary venous connection. In each case, we used steroids as a therapeutic measure following re-operation. In two cases, we were successful in preventing significant re-stenosis. The third patient rapidly developed stenosis (mean pulmonary wedge pressure approximately 20 mmHg at cardiac catheterisation) after stopping steroids. This patient subsequently died after a third operation. The remaining patients continue to do well.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 240-242 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Cardiology in the Young |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 1 Apr 1998 |
Keywords
- Postoperative venous stenosis
- Steroids
- Totally anomalous pulmonary venous connection