Key result
Surgical resection of right atrial myxoma with pulmonary embolectomy yields successful recovery in older adult.
Why the study?
There are few reports on right atrial myxoma complicated with pulmonary embolism and its surgical treatment.
Population
A 76-year-old woman with right atrial myxoma complicated by pulmonary thromboembolism
Comparison
Surgical resection and pulmonary embolectomy vs anticoagulation therapy
Design
Case report
Authors
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May support anticoagulation in select right atrial myxoma cases; leaves open optimal long-term management.
Case Report (n=1)
Reports a successful surgical resection of a right atrial myxoma complicated by pulmonary embolism in a patient who initially declined surgery.
Jung et al. (2013) conducted a case report in Right atrial myxoma complicated by pulmonary embolism (n=1). Surgical resection of right atrial myxoma and pulmonary embolectomy was evaluated on Successful surgical removal and clinical recovery. Surgical resection of a right atrial myxoma and pulmonary embolectomy was successfully performed in a 76-year-old woman, resulting in clinical improvement and discharge without complications.
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