Against the Odds: Improving Survival for Children with Pulmonary Vein Stenosis
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Pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is a rare and challenging condition which narrows blood vessels around the lungs and typically impacts newborn children. Historically the rates of survival have been low. But Dr. Christopher Petit has dedicated his career to developing innovative techniques and treatment options for PVS that are changing the trajectory of his patients’ lives.
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