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Aortic Valve Replacement and Ascending Aortic Plication in a Postpneumonectomy Patient: Surgical and Perioperative Challenges

Year: 2025

Type: article

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.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2025.09.001

Authors: Waad Attafi, Joy Edlin, Kulvinder Lall

Institution: St Bartholomew's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975