Pulmonary venous obstruction following correction for total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage: a challenge

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 1992;6(10):545-9. doi: 10.1016/1010-7940(92)90006-j.

Abstract

Pulmonary venous obstruction after surgical correction of total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD) is a serious condition. Pulmonary venous obstruction can be the result of a primary developmental error or is due to post-operative anastomotic stricture and is usually manifest within 6 months of surgery. Prompt restudy is indicated and if a stricture is present, urgent surgical relief is indicated. However, the results are often disappointing with a high early mortality and a significant chance of restenosis.

MeSH terms

  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities*
  • Pulmonary Veins / pathology
  • Pulmonary Veins / surgery*
  • Reoperation