The treatment dilemma in adult patients with peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis of diverse etiologies

Abstract

Abstract Background Peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis (PPAS) is a rare and underdiagnosed phenomenon that is reported infrequently in adult patients. Most patients with PPAS have concomitant congenital heart diseases, a history of palliative surgical therapies during childhood, or syndromic characteristics. Acquired cases are rare, and they are underestimated in adulthood and managed inappropriately. Case presentation This case series describes 3 adult patients with PPAS of diverse etiologies and discusses their underlying causes, diagnostic modalities, and treatment strategies. Conclusions In patients with PPAS, sufficient heed should be paid to endovascular interventions such as balloon dilation and primary or bailout stenting, not least vis-à-vis the type and size of balloons or stents as well as complications and preventive strategies.

Keywords

• Peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis
• Diagnostic modalities
• Treatment approach
• Endovascular intervention
• Balloon angioplasty
• Stenting