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June 4, 2026Cardiology in the Young0 citationsOpen Access

Left Pulmonary Artery Anomaly in DiGeorge Syndrome: Ductal Stenting Bridge to Repair

Left pulmonary artery from the common carotid artery in DiGeorge syndrome: a case of ductal stenting as bridge to repair

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MLManuela LopesFCFilipa CurinhaJDJoão Dias

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrates ductal stenting improves left pulmonary artery flow in a newborn with DiGeorge syndrome, suggesting effective management for complex cardiovascular anomalies.

Key Points

  • The aim is to address the unique challenges of managing a left pulmonary artery anomaly in a patient with DiGeorge syndrome.
  • Multimodal imaging was used to confirm the anatomical variant of the pulmonary artery.
  • Percutaneous ductal stenting was performed on day 33 of life.
  • Follow-up aimed to facilitate surgical reimplantation.
  • Successful stenting preserved left pulmonary artery flow.
  • Improved growth of the left pulmonary artery was observed post-intervention.
  • The case highlights an effective hybrid palliation strategy for cardiovascular anomalies.

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Lopes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2117bfd499ed480b170948https://doi.org/10.1017/s104795112611350x
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