Minimal access excision of aortic valve fibroelastoma: a case report and review of the literature
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Papillary fibroelastomas are rare primary tumours of cardiac origin accounting for approximately 10% of all primary cardiac neoplasms. Due to a high thromboembolic risk, surgical excision is the mainstay of treatment in these patients and median sternotomy the mo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/7/1/80 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Papillary fibroelastomas are rare primary tumours of cardiac origin accounting for approximately 10% of all primary cardiac neoplasms. Due to a high thromboembolic risk, surgical excision is the mainstay of treatment in these patients and median sternotomy the most widely used approach. We describe the case of a 43 year-old lady presenting with acute myocardial infarction secondary to aortic valve papillary fibroelastoma subsequently excised using a minimal access technique. From our experience mini-sternotomy offers excellent exposure and allows for safe resection in such cases, improving cosmesis without compromising either intra or post-operative outcome.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1749-8090 |