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OPCAB surgery after right pneumonectomy.

Franziska H Bernet1, David C Reineke, Martin T R Grapow

  • 1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

Journal of Cardiac Surgery
|January 24, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This case study details successful off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in a patient with prior lung cancer surgery. The procedure was performed despite significant mediastinal shift, highlighting a viable surgical approach for complex cardiac cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Oncology
  • Pulmonary Medicine

Background:

  • A 58-year-old patient underwent coronary artery bypass grafting three years post-right pneumonectomy for stage IIIa nonsmall cell lung cancer.
  • Preoperative imaging revealed significant mediastinal shift, posing potential challenges for surgical access.

Observation:

  • Pulmonary function was notably impaired due to the previous pneumonectomy.
  • Median sternotomy provided feasible access to the left coronary artery despite the mediastinal shift.

Findings:

  • Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) was successfully performed.
  • This approach mitigated risks associated with cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with compromised pulmonary function.

Implications:

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  • OPCABG is a safe and effective option for patients with a history of extensive thoracic surgery and compromised pulmonary function.
  • This case expands the understanding of managing complex cardiac conditions in post-lung cancer resection patients.