Late Embolization of a Ductal Stent in Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum Successfully Managed by Urgent Central Shunt Reconstruction: A Case Report

Key Points

• The aim is to discuss the management of acute hypoxemia after ductal stent embolization in a newborn with pulmonary atresia.
• Emergency surgery to remove the embolized stent
• Creation of a central shunt
• Monitoring of hypoxemia status
• Successful removal of the ductal stent
• Resolution of hypoxemia after intervention
• Stabilization of the newborn's condition post-surgery