Thoracoscopic AF ablation in situs inversus dextrocardia with interrupted inferior vena cava continuation in azygos vein

Abstract

IntroductionSitus inversus totalis, dextrocardia with interrupted inferior vena cava, and azygos vein continuation concomitant with symptomatic atrial fibrillation requiring ablation. This case was deemed not suitable for percutaneous ablation due to anatomic variations and the lack of case reports in the literature.Methods and ResultsWe performed bilateral thoracoscopic epicardial ablation and epicardial left atrial appendage exclusion. The direct vision allowed for a complete box lesion set with bipolar radiofrequency device. Patient remained in sinus rhythm at the 12‐months follow‐up.ConclusionSurgical thoracoscopic epicardial ablation is safe and effective also in congenital defects. Multidisciplinary expertise can offer minimally invasive ablation treatments.