Mitral Valve Surgery in a Patient 50 Years after a Pneumonectomy

Abstract

Background Patients who survive long after pneumonectomy may develop heart valve disease. The consecutive operations can be complex because of the challenging anatomical conditions and the limited physiologic reserves of the patient.

Case Presentation The subject is a 78-year-old patient who underwent a left-sided pneumonectomy for a metastasized testicular tumor 50 years ago. At 32 and 37 years postpneumonectomy, mitral regurgitation was manifested, and valve repair was performed. Bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement and tricuspid valve reconstruction became necessary 44 years postpneumonectomy. The patient was fully recovered.

Conclusion In case of relevant heart valve disease after pneumonectomies, heart valve surgeries are feasible.

Keywords

heart failure - mitral valve surgery - thoracic surgery

Authors' Contribution

Hartwig H. C. von Oehsen collected and analyzed the data. Benjamin A. Högerle analyzed the data and wrote the case report. Christian Giebels provided and analyzed additional data. Hans-Joachim Schäfers was the surgeon in charge. All authors revised the case report for intellectual content and participated until the final approval of the submitted version. All authors read and approved the final case report.

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