Key result
Transesophageal two-dimensional echocardiography successfully detected an incidental small pedunculated papillary fibroelastoma arising from the atrial septum in a patient undergoing CABG.
Case Report (n=1)
TEE is advantageous in diagnosing incidental intracardiac tumors such as papillary fibroelastoma during cardiac surgery.
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Supports TEE for incidental tumor detection in surgery; leaves open whether routine use alters outcomes or practice.
Nakao et al. (1994) conducted a case report in Papillary fibroelastoma (n=1). Transesophageal two-dimensional echocardiography (TEE) was evaluated on Detection of intracardiac tumor. Transesophageal two-dimensional echocardiography successfully detected an incidental small pedunculated papillary fibroelastoma arising from the atrial septum in a patient undergoing CABG.
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