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Resolution of severe pulmonary artery obstruction secondary to ductus arteriosus aneurysm: a case report with long-term follow-up and balloon angioplasty

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 August 2025

Takafumi Seo Open the ORCID record for Takafumi Seo [Opens in a new window] ,
Takeshi Sasaki  and
Hisashi Sugiyama Open the ORCID record for Hisashi Sugiyama [Opens in a new window]
Takafumi Seo*
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Electrophysiology, Osaka City General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
Takeshi Sasaki
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Electrophysiology, Osaka City General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
Hisashi Sugiyama
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Electrophysiology, Osaka City General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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Corresponding author: Takafumi Seo; Email: t.seo16med@gmail.com
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Abstract

Ductus arteriosus aneurysm typically resolves spontaneously; surgical resection is required when it compresses surrounding structures and causes symptoms. In our neonatal case, the ductus arteriosus gradually regressed, but the left pulmonary artery stenosis persisted; therefore, balloon dilation was performed to address the ongoing imbalance in bilateral pulmonary perfusion. This case underscores the potential for non-surgical management of ductus arteriosus aneurysms.

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Ductus arteriosus aneurysmPulmonary artery stenosisPercutaneous balloon dilation

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Cardiology in the Young , First View , pp. 1 - 3
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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press

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