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Left ventricular thrombectomy using video-assisted thoracoscopy.

Koyu Tanaka¹, Taichi Sakaguchi, Genta Chikazawa

¹Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Sakakibara Heart Institute of Okayama, Okayama, Japan. kochin0726@yahoo.co.jp

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A minimally invasive surgery successfully removed a left ventricular thrombus in a 40-year-old male, restoring cardiac function. This video-assisted thoracoscopic approach avoided sternotomy, reducing potential complications.

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Background:

Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) formation is a serious complication associated with impaired cardiac function.
Traditional surgical removal often requires sternotomy and ventriculotomy, carrying significant risks of postoperative morbidity.

Observation:

A 40-year-old male presented with a left ventricular thrombus and compromised cardiac function.
The thrombus was visualized and surgically addressed.

Findings:

Complete removal of the left ventricular thrombus was achieved using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
The surgical approach utilized a right mini-thoracotomy, obviating the need for sternotomy and ventriculotomy.

Implications:

VATS offers a less invasive alternative for LVT resection, potentially minimizing surgical trauma.
This technique may lead to reduced recovery times and fewer postoperative complications compared to conventional open-chest procedures.