Phrenic nerve damage via a right thoracotomy in older children with secundum ASD

Helps, B A; Ross-Russell, Robert; Dicks‐Mireaux, C.; Elliott, Martin J.

doi:10.1016/0003-4975(93)91170-r

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“…Since the incision used is a pericardiotomy line close to the phrenic nerve when the pericardium is accessed through the RALT incision, postoperative diaphragm paralysis is a controversial issue. Some authors have reported a high rate of this complication (31%) …”

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Right Anterolateral Thoracotomy in the Repair of Atrial Septal Defect: Effect on Breast Development

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Right Anterolateral Thoracotomy in the Repair of Atrial Septal Defect: Effect on Breast Development

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“…[3][4][5][6] We selected a posterolateral thoracotomy approach as a cosmetically alternative approach for isolated ASD repair because the operative scar was inconspicuous and the risks of maldevelopment and sensory damage in the breast were low in pediatric patients whose breasts had not yet developed. 6,7 Initially, we performed conventional posterolateral thoracotomy, in which the skin incision began anterior to the anterior axial line and ended over the lower angle of the scapula, with arterial cannulation at the right femoral artery.…”

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Atrial septal defect repair through limited lateral thoracotomy in children

Shinkawa

Yamagishi

Shuntoh

et al. 2006

Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

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“…12 As an alternative to standard median sternotomy, several groups have reported their experience with right anterolateral thoracotomy as the surgical approach. Some have reported increased difficulty for complex ASDs 13 14 or increased phrenic nerve injury, 15 whereas others have reported excellent results for all ASD types with a minimally invasive approach versus standard sternotomy. [16][17][18][19] Our series supports the latter findings.…”

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Thoracoscopic ASD closure is a reliable supplement for percutaneous treatment

Casselman

Dom²,

Bruyne³

et al. 2005

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Objective: To determine the feasibility and effectiveness of endoscopic atrial septal defect (ASD) closure when percutaneous ASD closure is impossible or has failed. Patients: Between March 1997 and February 2003, 74 patients (63% female, mean (SD) age 44 (16) years) underwent an endoscopic ASD closure. Median preoperative New York Heart Association functional class was I. Clinical and echocardiographic follow up was obtained for all patients (mean (SD) 38 (19) months). Patients were assessed for scar aesthetics, procedure related pain, functional recovery, and overall patient satisfaction. Results: ASD closure was successful in all patients (two primum ASD, 68 secundum ASD, four sinus venosus type). Patch repair was performed in 42%. Mean aortic cross clamp and cardiopulmonary bypass times were 54 (24) minutes and 98 (35) minutes, respectively. There were no in-hospital deaths and no conversions to sternotomy. Complications included one iliac vein stenting, one femoral arterioplasty, two revisions for suspected bleeding, and seven cases of atrial fibrillation. Two patients required late reoperation: one for atrial thrombus and another for tricuspid regurgitation. Echocardiographic control confirmed complete ASD closure in 71 patients and a small residual shunt in three patients. Ninety three per cent of the patients were highly satisfied with very low procedure related pain and 97% felt they had an aesthetically pleasing scar. Conclusion: Endoscopic ASD closure can be safely done with a high degree of patient satisfaction. It is now the authors' exclusive surgical approach whenever percutaneous treatment is not indicated or has failed.T ranscatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs) is standard practice and excellent results have been reported with low early and late complication rates, both in low and higher risk patient groups.1 2 However, ostium primum and sinus venosus ASDs as well as large secundum defects with limited septal margins and fenestrated or aneurysmal interatrial septa are less suitable for percutaneous closure.3 In addition, surgery may be indicated for unsuccessful or complicated percutaneous closure of ASD or persistent foramen ovale. [3][4][5][6] To avoid a median sternotomy and its related discomfort, we have been operating on these patients with a minimally invasive endoscopic technique. We report our experience with this technique. METHODS PatientsBetween March 1997 and February 2003, 74 patients underwent endoscopic ASD closure. Mean (SD) age was 44 (16) years (range 10-74 years) and 63% were female. All patients were referred by a cardiological team who judged the patient unsuitable for percutaneous closure. In three patients, surgical closure followed an unsuccessful percutaneous procedure. All patients who presented were accepted for the technique. All procedures were primary surgical procedures. Median preoperative New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class was I (range I-IV) and the preoperative rhythm was sinus rhythm in 68 patients (92%), atrial fibrillatio...

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Phrenic nerve damage via a right thoracotomy in older children with secundum ASD

Cited by 34 publications

References 15 publications

Right Anterolateral Thoracotomy in the Repair of Atrial Septal Defect: Effect on Breast Development

Right Anterolateral Thoracotomy in the Repair of Atrial Septal Defect: Effect on Breast Development

Atrial septal defect repair through limited lateral thoracotomy in children

Thoracoscopic ASD closure is a reliable supplement for percutaneous treatment

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