Key result
Intraoperative diagnosis of a large lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum required major reconstruction of the interatrial septum and atrial walls.
Population
A single patient with lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum
Design
Case_report
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Alerts surgeons to reconstructive demands of large LHIS; extends limited case reports on surgical management of this rare entity.
Study Design
Type
Case Report (n=1)
Structured PICO
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Population
A single case report of a patient with lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum requiring major surgical reconstruction.
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Intervention
Major reconstruction of the interatrial septum and right and left atrial walls
Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum is a rare lesion that can reach a notable size requiring major surgical reconstruction.
Cite This Study
Basu et al. (1994) conducted a case report in Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (n=1). Major reconstruction of the interatrial septum and right and left atrial walls was evaluated. Intraoperative diagnosis of a large lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum required major reconstruction of the interatrial septum and atrial walls.