Explantation and reimplantation of a breast implant to facilitate minimally invasive mitral valve surgery and cryoablation of atrial fibrillation

Clinicians can feel confident about performing mitral repair/replacement in patients who have previously undergone mammoplasty. It may also have applications in performing atrial septal defect closure, Maze procedures for atrial fibrillation, and tricuspid valve surgery in patients with breast implants. AbstractClinicians can feel confident about performing mitral repair/replacement in patients who have previously undergone mammoplasty. It may also have applications in performing atrial septal defect closure, Maze procedures for atrial fibrillation, and tricuspid valve surgery in patients with breast implants.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - May 6, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ayse Cetinkaya, Andr é Borsche, Stefan Hein, Peter Bramlage, Markus Schoenburg, Manfred Richter Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research