Abstract
Acquired or de novo vascular obstructions can adversely affect the outcomes of management algorithms for children with congenital heart lesions. Although surgical repair is frequently feasible, some acquired or congenital obstructions are difficult to address in the operating theater. Discussed is the recent experience with endovascular stents to relieve such stenoses, and their impact on patient care.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / etiology
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases / surgery
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Heart Defects, Congenital / complications
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Humans
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Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
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Pulmonary Veins / diagnostic imaging
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Pulmonary Veins / surgery*
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Radiography
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Stents*
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Vascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Vascular Diseases / etiology
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Vascular Diseases / surgery*