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Published on: December 11, 2017
Aortic Valve Replacement and Ascending Aortic Plication in a Postpneumonectomy Patient: Surgical and Perioperative
Waad Attafi1, Joy Edlin2, Kulvinder Lall2
1Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Chelmsford, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Cardiac surgery in postpneumonectomy patients presents unique challenges resulting from altered anatomy and compromised pulmonary function. We report the case of a 56-year-old man with a history of left pneumonectomy for squamous cell carcinoma who underwent an aortic valve replacement and ascending aortic plication for bicuspid aortic valve stenosis and aneurysm. Preoperative planning, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation readiness, was critical. Median sternotomy with femoral cannulation was performed, with an uneventful recovery, highlighting the importance of meticulous perioperative planning and multidisciplinary approach in optimizing outcomes.
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