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Minimal-Invasive Mitral Valve Repair after Breast Augmentation
Thibault Schaeffer1, Luca Koechlin1, Elisabeth Artemis Kappos2,3
1Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports
|May 1, 2023
Summary
Minimal-invasive mitral valve repair can be successfully performed after breast augmentation without removing the implant. This approach avoids unnecessary explantation, simplifying the surgical process for patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Performing minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery in patients with breast augmentation presents unique interdisciplinary challenges.
- Standard practice often involves perioperative breast implant removal, though its necessity is debated.
Observation:
- This case report details a successful minimally-invasive mitral valve repair.
- The procedure was performed in a patient with subpectoral breast augmentation.
Findings:
- The breast implant was successfully preserved in situ during the mitral valve surgery.
- This demonstrates the feasibility of avoiding perioperative implant explantation.
Implications:
- Preserving the breast implant simplifies the surgical procedure and patient management.
- This approach may reduce surgical morbidity and healthcare costs associated with implant removal and reinsertion.
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