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Three‐dimensional printing facilitates surgical planning for resection of an atypical cardiac myxoma
Author(s) -
Ali Mojahid,
Pham Anthony N.,
Pooley Robert A.,
Rojas Carlos A.,
Mergo Patricia J.,
Pham Si M.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cardiac surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1540-8191
pISSN - 0886-0440
DOI - 10.1111/jocs.14896
Subject(s) - medicine , intracardiac injection , myxoma , cardiac tumors , pericardium , cardiac surgery , surgery , surgical resection , median sternotomy , radiology
Abstract Background Cardiac myxomas are common and account for 50% of primary intracardiac tumors. Atypical locations of cardiac myxoma increase the risk of intraoperative iatrogenic injuries. Herein, we report a case of using three‐dimensional printing (3D) to facilitate the removal of an atypical cardiac myxoma in a 63‐year‐old woman. Methods and Results Mass in the high posterior atrial septum was confirmed through imaging. Due to the potential involvement of the mass to surrounding vital structures, 3D printing of the cardiac mass was performed. The tumor was completely resected via median sternotomy and the resulting defect was repaired with the bovine pericardium. The patient had an uncomplicated postoperative course except for the development of sick sinus syndrome. One‐year follow‐up showed no tumor recurrent. Conclusion 3D printing technology in patients with atypical cardiac tumors enhances our understanding of the extent of the tumor invasion and facilitates planning the operation to avoid intraoperative complications.