ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Front. Surg. Sec. Cardiovascular Surgery Abstract Objectives Postoperative pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) is an uncommon but potentially serious complication following pediatric heart transplantation. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PVS and identify donor-and recipient-related predictors. Methods We retrospectively reviewed pediatric patients (<18 years) who underwent heart transplantation at a single center between 2003 and 2024.