ISSN:
1432-1971
Keywords:
Key words: Absent pulmonary valve syndrome — Tetralogy of Fallot — Pulmonary artery dilatation — Tracheobronchial compression — Bronchial stents
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. Absent pulmonary valve syndrome (APVS) is a rare congenital cardiac lesion. The lesion includes ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, and absence of the pulmonary valve, with resultant pulmonary incompetence. It has been suggested that the pulmonary incompetence induces intrauterine dilatation of the pulmonary artery, which leads to tracheobronchial compression. One of the presenting features in infants with APVS is severe airway obstruction, which may be difficult to manage. We report an infant who benefited from bilateral endobronchial endoscopic stent placement.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002469900163
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