Why the study?
Giant left atrium rarely causes dysphagia through esophageal compression, representing a rare cardiac etiology that warrants early diagnosis and surgical treatment.
Reduction plasty can successfully treat dysphagia caused by esophageal compression from a giant left atrium.
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Supports individualized use of reduction plasty for esophageal compression by giant left atrium; leaves open need for systematic outcome evaluation.
The giant left atrium is described as atrium with a diameter of 6.5 cm or larger, and can rarely cause dysphagia by compressing on esophagus. We wanted to present this case since we successfully reduced left atrial volume and eliminated gastrointestinal and cardiac complaints with a successful surgery. Cardiac causes of dysphagia are rare, but should be kept in mind in differential diagnosis. With early diagnosis and treatment, cardiac mortality and morbidity can be prevented.
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