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Case report of the successful treatment of a rare complication of pulmonary vein stenting: atrial rupture and stent detachment

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a relatively rare pulmonary vascular disease in clinical practice, and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a common cause of pulmonary vein stenosis. Owing to its nonspecific symptoms and irregular follow-up, PVS is often misdiagnosed. In severe cases, intervention is needed, with the main treatment options being pulmonary vein stenting and/or balloon dilation, both of which carry risks of serious complications. We report a patient with severe pulmonary vein stenosis who experienced right atrial wall rupture and stent detachment during an interventional procedure. Through active intraoperative intervention, we successfully avoided serious complications.

Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine

DOI: 10.1186/s12890-024-03375-1

Authors: Yu wei, Qin wei, Zhu ziyang, Li fajiu

Institution: Wuhan Sixth Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890