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Plastic bronchitis: Symptomatic improvement after pulmonary arterial stenting in four patients with Fontan circulation

  • Technical University of Munich

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Abstract

Plastic bronchitis is a severe complication after a Fontan procedure, with an estimated incidence around 1-2% and poor prognosis. We present the cases of four patients with plastic bronchitis after a total cavopulmonary connection with a stenosis of the left pulmonary artery that was stented successfully. In three of the four patients, symptoms improved after catheter intervention in combination with pulmonary vasodilator and inhalative treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)151-153
Number of pages3
JournalCardiology in the Young
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Nov 2014

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Fontan
  • Plastic bronchitis
  • pulmonary arterial stenting

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