Minimally invasive redo tricuspid valve replacement in patient with persistent left superior vena cava

Abstract

Introduction

The management of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is still challenging in certain circumstances, especially for patients with anatomical variations. This challenge is even harder for reoperations, which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality risk.

Case report

We describe a minimally invasive, beating-heart redo tricuspid valve replacement in a 71-years old woman with persistent left superior vena cava.

Discussion

Preoperative planning via CT-scan, teamwork and custom-made management of CPB are crucial for reoperations with anatomical variations. The perfusionist has a pivotal role in constructing and managing the CPB.

Conclusion

We describe a strategy achieving the benefits of minimally invasive endoscopic and beating-heart surgery (avoidance of resternotomy risk and associated morbidity, right ventricular protection) in reoperative tricuspid surgery with persistent upper left vena cava.

Keywords

persistent left superior vena cava minimally invasive surgery tricuspid valve replacement

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