| Lobectomy for pulmonary vein occlusion secondary to radiofrequency ablation. | |
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PMID: 20384659 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Pulmonary vein stenosis, a recognized complication of transcatheter radiofrequency ablation in the left atrium, is often asymptomatic. Significant stenosis is commonly treated with percutaneous balloon dilation with or without stenting. We encountered a case of complete pulmonary vein occlusion that caused lobar thrombosis, pleuritic pain, and persistent cough. Imaging studies revealed virtually no perfusion to the affected lobe. A lobectomy was performed, resolving the persistent cough and pain. Pulmonary vein occlusion should be suspected in patients who present with pulmonary symptoms after having undergone ablative procedures for atrial fibrillation. This condition may necessitate surgical intervention if interventions such as balloon dilation or stenting are not possible or are ineffective. |
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Matthew A Steliga; Maaz Ghouri; Ali Massumi; Ross M Reul |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology Volume: 21 ISSN: 1540-8167 ISO Abbreviation: J. Cardiovasc. Electrophysiol. Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
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Created Date: 2010-11-05 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9010756 Medline TA: J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1055-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
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Texas Heart Institute, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA. |
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