ArticleJACC. Case reports2026
Surgical Repair of Postablation Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Using the Left Atrial Appendage.
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- Treatment for Pulmonary Vein Stenosis After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: The Potential of Novel Surgical Reconstruction.JACC. Case reports · 2026Article
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backgroundPulmonary vein (PV) stenosis is a serious complication after ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). Most symptomatic patients are treated with balloon angioplasty or stenting, although the risk of restenosis remains high. CASE SUMMARY: We report a case of postablation PV stenosis that was surgically treated using the left atrial appendage (LAA). The patient presented with fatigue 5 years after radiofrequency ablation for persistent AF. The diagnosis was severe stenosis of the left superior PV, and surgery was indicated. The LAA was anastomosed side to side with the left superior PV. Intraoperative echocardiography showed improved blood return, which was maintained at 6 months postoperatively. DISCUSSION: This case demonstrates that the LAA is a viable option for left superior PV stenosis repair. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: PV stenosis should be considered in patients after ablation for AF, and the LAA may be a good option for repair of left superior PV stenosis.
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