Effective reduction of a giant left atrium by partial autotransplantation

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作者
Lessana, A [1 ]
Scorsin, M [1 ]
Scheublé, C [1 ]
Raffoul, R [1 ]
Rescigno, G [1 ]
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[1] Hop Europeen Paris Roseraie, Dept Cardiovasc Surg, Aubervilliers, France
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10.1016/S0003-4975(99)00122-8
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Although many surgical procedures have been proposed to reduce the size of a left atrium, their effectiveness is not well established. We present a case of mitral and tricuspid valve insufficiency with a giant left atrium. Partial heart autotransplantation was used in a mitral and tricuspid valve operation with a successful outcome. This procedure can be an effective method to treat giant left atrium. (Ann Thorac Surg 1999;67:1164-5) (C) 1999 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
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