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DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1800969
Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair with Intercostal Cryoablation: A Case Report
Abstract
Background Minimally invasive lateral thoracotomies may cause severe postoperative pain and discomfort. We describe an intraoperative intercostal cryo-neuronal pain block as one possibility for postoperative pain relief.
Case description A 63-year-old male patient underwent minimally invasive mitral valve repair. To reduce postoperative pain, an intercostal cryo-neuronal ablation was performed. The consecutive course was pain-free.
Conclusion Intraoperative cryo-neuronal nerve block may be a standard procedure during minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Keywords
minimally invasive surgery (includes port access - minithoracotomy) - nerves - cranial or peripheral - mitral valve surgeryPublication History
Received: 28 June 2024
Accepted: 31 July 2024
Article published online:
24 December 2024
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