Key result
Aortic valve replacement through right anterior mini-thoracotomy was successfully performed without complications in a patient at high risk for mediastinal abscess and wound infection.
Why the study?
Does right anterior mini-thoracotomy for aortic valve replacement improve safety in a patient with a history of mediastinal abscess?
Case Report (n=1)
No
Does right anterior mini-thoracotomy for aortic valve replacement improve safety in a patient with a history of mediastinal abscess?
Right anterior mini-thoracotomy for aortic valve replacement is a useful and safe approach for patients at high risk of mediastinal abscess and wound infection.
Case report suggests mini-thoracotomy AVR may be feasible after mediastinal abscess; leaves open comparative safety versus sternotomy.
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Tonoki et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Severe aortic valve regurgitation with history of mediastinal abscess (n=1). Aortic valve replacement through right anterior mini-thoracotomy (MICS-AVR) was evaluated on Postoperative complications and recovery. Aortic valve replacement through right anterior mini-thoracotomy was successfully performed without complications in a patient at high risk for mediastinal abscess and wound infection.
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