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KMID : 0368120190490100932
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Korean Circulation Journal
2019 Volume.49 No. 10 p.932 ~ p.942
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Self-Expandable Stents in Vascular Stenosis of Moderate to Large-Sized Vessels in Congenital Heart Disease: Early and Intermediate-Term Results
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Jang Gi-Young
Ha Kee-Soo
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Abstract
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Background and Objectives: Vascular stenosis after surgical repair frequently occurs in congenital heart disease. Although conventional balloon dilation is a useful option for stenotic lesions, restenosis may occur. Consequently, balloon expandable stents have been used; however, there are a limited number of balloon expandable stents in our country. Here, we report the early and intermediate-term outcomes of self-expandable stents in vascular stenosis of moderate to large-sized vessels in congenital heart disease.
Methods: Twelve self-expandable stents were implanted in 9 patients between February 2012 and January 2019. The median age and weight were 12 years (range, 4?39 years) and 38 kg (range, 19?69 kg), respectively. The patients were followed-up for a median duration of 43 months (range, 1?83 months) after stent implantation.
Results: Nine self-expandable stents were implanted in the pulmonary artery, 2 stents in the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery conduit, and 1 stent in the coarctation. The narrowest diameter of the stented vessel increased from 5.7±3.2 mm to 12.6±3.4 mm (p<0.05). The mean pressure gradient across the stenotic lesion decreased from 23.0±28.2 mmHg to 3.2±3.6 mmHg (p<0.05). Distal migration of the stent occurred in 1 patient, and significant neointimal ingrowth was noted in 1 patient.
Conclusions: The self-expandable stent may be a useful option to relieve vascular stenosis in moderate to large-sized vessels with acceptable intermediate-term outcomes.
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KEYWORD
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Congenital, Heart, Stents, Catheterization
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