Combined mastectomy and beating heart coronary artery bypass grafting: a single-session surgical approach.

BMJ Case RepSep 29, 2026 (epub)

Perya Abbasoglu, Volkan Gider, Eyüp Deniz et al.

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Case in brief

A woman in her 70s with papillary ductal carcinoma in situ underwent a combined surgical approach due to severe coronary artery disease. Following a multidisciplinary team discussion, she received simultaneous off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting and mastectomy using a beating-heart technique. This strategy addressed both her oncological and cardiovascular needs effectively.

Diagnostic / clinical pearl

The case underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in managing patients with concurrent cancer and significant cardiovascular disease.

Why it matters

This approach may serve as a model for similar complex cases, highlighting the need for tailored surgical strategies in patients with comorbidities.

Source

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