Bronchus compression relieved by patent ductus arteriosus stenting.
Wagih M ZayedKrishna BhandariPeter W GuyonHannah El-SabroutJustin RyanKanishka RatnayakaAaron El-SabroutJohn W MooreHowaida G El-SaidPublished in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2020)
Our study suggests that pre-existing bronchial compression does not preclude PDA stenting. Stent placement in an engorged and tortuous PDA led to significant improvement in pre-existing bronchial compression. Improvement may be attributed to PDA shrinkage, straightening, and lateralization. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings.