Open AccessExplantation and reimplantation of a breast implant to facilitate minimally invasive mitral valve surgery and cryoablation of atrial fibrillation
Author(s) -
Cetinkaya Ayse,
Borsche André,
Hein Stefan,
Bramlage Peter,
Schoenburg Markus,
Richter Manfred
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2185
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , cryoablation , implant , surgery , mammoplasty , mitral valve , mitral valve replacement , cardiology , ablation , breast cancer , cancer
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.