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Pulmonary Artery Stent Molding Using a Rigid Bronchoscope: A Case Report
Ethan Frank1, Howaida El-Said2, Matthew Brigger1
1Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Rady Children's Hospital and UC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California.
Summary
Bronchial compression after pulmonary artery stenting can complicate care for congenital heart patients. A novel rigid bronchoscope technique successfully addressed this airway compression in a single ventricle patient.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Bronchial compression is a known complication after pulmonary artery endovascular stenting.
- This complication significantly impacts patient management, especially in congenital heart disease.
- Few methods exist to prevent or treat this postprocedural issue.
