title: Pulmonary vein dilatation in a case of total pulmonary vein occlusion: Contemporary approach using a combination of 3D-mapping system and image integration.
abstract: Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a known complication of PV isolation procedures for atrial fibrillation. In this report a case of recurring PV occlusion after repeated percutaneous procedures has been described. Focus is on a novel interventional technique employing a three-dimensional mapping system which enables targeting total occlusion of PVs and on the use of a drug eluting balloon. A focused review of the current literature regarding ongoing limitations of PV stenosis treatment has been provided. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrophysiology, University Leipzig-Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6099-4225
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hilbert
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrophysiology, University Leipzig-Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Philipp
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sommer
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrophysiology, University Leipzig-Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany.
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bollmann
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000379:methods*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000072226:Computed Tomography Angiography; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011668:Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D012008:Recurrence; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
keywords: 3D mapping system; balloon angioplasty; drug eluting balloon; image integration; pulmonary vein stenosis