Totally thoracoscopic beating-heart resection of a catheter-related right atrial thrombus: a case report - Takeaways - MDSpire

Complete thoracoscopic removal of a catheter-associated thrombus in the right atrium: a case study

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Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) are used for chemotherapy but can lead to catheter-related right atrial thrombus (CRAT).
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A breast cancer patient developed a right atrial thrombus after TIVAP use, which was not resolved by anticoagulation therapy.
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Multimodality imaging was crucial for identifying the thrombus and planning the surgical intervention.
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Totally thoracoscopic beating-heart thrombectomy was performed successfully to remove the thrombus.
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The case highlights the safety and feasibility of thoracoscopic surgery for CRAT with favorable clinical outcomes.