Improved surgical approach to left atrial appendage aneurysm.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Left atrial appendage aneurysm is a rare anomaly, which usually presents with arrhythmia or cerebral embolism. Diagnostic evaluation traditionally required cardiac catheterization, and surgical resection required cardiopulmonary bypass. Utilizing intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography and surgical stapling devices, we have streamlined our operative technique, allowing resection of a left atrial appendage aneurysm without cardiopulmonary bypass. This report of two cases treated over the past decade demonstrates the evolution of our surgical technique.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Burke, RP; Mark, JB; Collins, JJ; Cohn, LH

Published Date

  • June 1992

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 7 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 104 - 107

PubMed ID

  • 1606362

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0886-0440

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1111/j.1540-8191.1992.tb00786.x

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States