Multidisciplinary Approach to Isolated Pulmonary Vein Compression by an Enlarging Vertebral Osteophyte.

Compression of mediastinal structures by vertebral osteophytes is rare. We report a case of pulmonary vein compression by a vertebral osteophyte that failed stenting. A minimally invasive approach to osteophyte removal with subsequent re-expansion angioplasty yielded an optimal outcome, negating the need for cardiopulmonary bypass, stent removal, and pulmonary venoplasty. ( Level of Difficulty: Intermediate. ).
Competing Interests: This work was supported by the Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic. The authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.
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