Why the study?
Does careful surgical management with minimal manipulation prevent morbidity, mortality, and recurrence in patients with left atrial myxoma?
Population
17 patients with left atrial myxoma treated at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
average 57 months
Authors
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Supports careful excision in left atrial myxoma; leaves open need for prospective series before wider adoption.
Does careful surgical management with minimal manipulation prevent morbidity, mortality, and recurrence in patients with left atrial myxoma?
Careful surgical excision of left atrial myxomas with minimal manipulation prior to bypass yields excellent long-term outcomes with zero operative mortality and no recurrence.
DiSesa et al. (1988) studied this question.
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