Highlights the need for complete resection of the underlying atrial septum or wall to prevent recurrence of left atrial myxoma.
Late recurrence after myxoma resection may occur; second reported case leaves open optimal margins and surveillance duration.
Recurrence of a left atrial myxoma 6 years after the initial resection is reported. This, to our knowledge, is the second such case, and it emphasizes the need for a complete resection of the underlying atrial septum or atrial wall in cases of myxoma.
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