Key result
Surgical excision of a 10 mm papillary fibroelastoma on the aortic valve was successfully performed without valve replacement, resulting in an uneventful postoperative course.
Case Report (n=1)
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Surgical excision of a 10 mm aortic valve papillary fibroelastoma with valve preservation was safely performed in an 81-year-old woman, preventing potential embolic complications.
Valve-sparing excision feasible in select aortic valve papillary fibroelastoma; leaves open need for larger series before broader adoption.
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Kise et al. (2011) conducted a case report in Papillary fibroelastoma of the aortic valve (n=1). Surgical excision was evaluated on Postoperative course. Surgical excision of a 10 mm papillary fibroelastoma on the aortic valve was successfully performed without valve replacement, resulting in an uneventful postoperative course.
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