ENDOVASCULAR STENTS IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE

Acquired or de novo vascular obstructions can adversely affect the out comes of management algorithms for children with congenital heart lesi ons. Although surgical repair is frequently feasible, some acquired or congenital obstructions are difficult to address in the operating the ater. Discussed is the recent experience with endovascular stents To r elieve such stenoses, and their impact on patient care.