Key result
Septal myectomy requires precise surgical technique to avoid incomplete resection and iatrogenic perforation in HCM.
Why the study?
Septal myectomy is the gold-standard treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy but carries risks of incomplete resection or iatrogenic septal perforation depending on surgical practice.
The paper provides surgical tips for successful septal myectomy in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to avoid complications.
Case-derived myectomy tips in HCM merit cautious review by surgeons; larger series required before practice change.
Septal myectomy is the gold-standard treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. However, it involves the risk of incomplete resection of septal muscles or iatrogenic septal perforation depending on the surgeon's practice. Herein, we suggest a few tips for successful septal myectomy and present a relevant case.
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Jae Hyun Kim (2018) studied this question. Septal myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy requires careful surgical technique to avoid complications such as incomplete muscle resection and iatrogenic septal perforation.
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