Surgical removal using cardiopulmonary bypass is a safe and successful treatment for congenital aneurysm of the left atrial appendage.
Supports surgical consideration in symptomatic cases; leaves open need for larger series to define indications and outcomes.
A 24-year-old housewife with congenital aneurysm of the left atrial appendage underwent a successful operation for its removal. Operation, using cardiopulmonary bypass, is indicated in all patients with atrial aneurysm. The procedure has proved uniformly safe and successful.
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