Minimal-Invasive Mitral Valve Repair after Breast Augmentation

Abstract

Minimal-invasive mitral valve surgery after breast augmentation is an ongoing interdisciplinary challenge. Notably, the perioperative explantation of the breast implant, as reported in most cases, is of questionable benefit. We herein report on successful minimal-invasive mitral valve repair after subpectoral breast augmentation with perioperative preservation of the breast implant in situ.

Keywords

• minimally invasive surgery
• cardiovascular surgery
• mitral valve surgery