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