Population
Patients with malignant midgut carcinoid tumors
Design
Review
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Supports echocardiography screening in midgut carcinoid; leaves open prospective validation of timing and intervention thresholds.
Carcinoid heart disease affects 60-70% of patients with malignant midgut carcinoid tumors, primarily involving right-sided heart valves, and reconstructive valvular surgery is beneficial for severe cases.
L. Lundin (1991) studied this question.
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