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Magnetic resonance angiography in the coronal view, showing a severe diffuse lesion at the proximal portion of the left pulmonary artery branch (arrow)
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The procedure showed a long, significant stenosis of the LPA, which was 25 mm in length and 4 mm in diameter (Figures 1 and 2).
Magnetic resonance imaging in the axial view, demonstrating a severe long stenosis at the proximal portion of the left pulmonary artery branch (arrow)
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The procedure showed a long, significant stenosis of the LPA, which was 25 mm in length and 4 mm in diameter (Figures 1 and 2).
Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (mid esophageal short-axis view with left angulation), demonstrating the proper position of the stent (arrow)
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TEE confirmed the correct position of the stent and the diameter of the LPA after stenting (Figure 3).
Transthoracic echocardiography (high left parasternal view) 6 months after stenting, depicting the patency and position of the stent in the left pulmonary artery (LPA)
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Furthermore, no restenosis was seen in the follow-up imaging by transthoracic echocardiography (Figure 4).