Modified sutureless repair using left atrial appendage flap for acquired left-sided pulmonary vein stenosis

Hideki Ito, Masato Mutsuga, Yoshiyuki Tokuda, Akihiko Usui

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Abstract

Pulmonary vein stenosis is a well-known complication after radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. Although surgical repair is indicated for younger patients and patients with multiple stenoses, the appropriate procedure for acquired pulmonary vein stenosis has not been established. In this study, we report the successful outcome of our modified sutureless technique using a left atrial appendage flap for left-sided pulmonary vein stenosis after radiofrequency catheter ablation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)395-397
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
Volume58
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-08-2020
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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