Plastic bronchitis: symptomatic improvement after pulmonary arterial stenting in four patients with Fontan circulation

Cardiol Young. 2015 Jan;25(1):151-3. doi: 10.1017/S1047951113002163. Epub 2013 Dec 18.

Abstract

Plastic bronchitis is a severe complication after a Fontan procedure, with an estimated incidence around 1-2% and poor prognosis. We present the cases of four patients with plastic bronchitis after a total cavopulmonary connection with a stenosis of the left pulmonary artery that was stented successfully. In three of the four patients, symptoms improved after catheter intervention in combination with pulmonary vasodilator and inhalative treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Bronchitis / diagnosis
  • Bronchitis / etiology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fontan Procedure / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Stents*