Routine capsulectomy and breast implant explantation in a 38-year-old female was complicated by severe acute perioperative atypical Takotsubo syndrome, requiring prompt recognition.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the potential for severe acute onset perioperative Takotsubo syndrome during routine breast surgery, emphasizing the need for prompt recognition.
Takotsubo syndrome (TS), a transient cardiomyopathy characterized by left ventricular wall motion abnormalities often mimics presentation of acute coronary syndrome. Although the pathophysiology is not completely clear, it is thought to occur as a result of catecholamine-induced myocardial toxicity. Here we report a case of a 38-year-old female patient who developed perioperative atypical TS during capsulectomy, breast implant explantation, and auto-augmentation. The lessons from management of the severe acute onset event in a rather routine procedure is valuable for raising awareness and should assist with prompt recognition and effective management.
Nair et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Takotsubo syndrome (n=1). Capsulectomy, breast implant explantation, and auto-augmentation was evaluated on Development of perioperative atypical Takotsubo syndrome. Routine capsulectomy and breast implant explantation in a 38-year-old female was complicated by severe acute perioperative atypical Takotsubo syndrome, requiring prompt recognition.