Pulmonary artery stenting for recurrent lung cancer after left pneumonectomy

Stenting for Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Due to a Recurrent Primary Leiomyosarcoma

“…7,8 Only a few cases of external PA compression by malignant mediastinal tumors managed with endovascular stents have been reported. [10][11][12] Despite technically successful stent implantation, short-term relief of symptoms, and stabilization of circulation, most of these patients eventually died shortly following the procedure as a result of their progressive neoplastic disease. The authors proposed that stenting of a PA for malignant external compression appears to be an effective palliative therapy in carefully selected patients.…”

“…[7][8][9] In a few cases, stenting for external compression of the PA from mediastinal tumors has been reported. [10][11][12] We describe successful stent placement for endoluminal obstruction within a single remaining left PA caused by a recurrent primary PA sarcoma in a patient who has survived for 6 years after right pneumectomy.…”