LEFT ATRIAL-MYXOMA - EXCISION GUIDED BY TRANSESOPHAGEAL CROSS-SECTIONAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

被引:6
作者
MILANO, A
DAN, M
BORTOLOTTI, U
机构
[1] UNIV PADUA,SCH MED,DEPT CARDIOVASC SURG,VIA GIUSTINIANI 2,I-35128 PADUA,ITALY
[2] UNIV PADUA,SCH MED,DEPT ANESTHESIOL,I-35128 PADUA,ITALY
关键词
Cardiac myxoma; Cardiac surgery; Cross-sectional echocardiography;
D O I
10.1016/0167-5273(90)90201-F
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
We present a patient with a left atrial myxoma in whom the intraoperative use of transesophageal cross-sectional echocardiography proved helpful in selecting the most appropriate surgical approach, thus allowing expeditious and complete excision of the tumor. This technique, which permits continuous monitoring of cardiac function throughout open heart procedures, appears particularly valuable in patients with intracardiac masses. © 1990.
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页码:125 / 127
页数:3
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