Minimally invasive resection of heart valve papillary fibroelastoma: two case reports and review of the literature

Abstract Background Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas are rare, accounting for approximately 10% of all cardiac tumors, with 44% of cases located on the aortic valve and only 15% of cases located on the tricuspid valve. However, the optimal management of papillary fibroelastomas remains varied. Case...

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Published in:	Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Main Authors:	Thuan Q. Phan, Chuong T. V. Pham, Vinh D. A. Bui, Thang D. Ho, Thao N. Le, Thanh V.T. Nguyen, Dang Nguyen, Minh N. Vuong, Dinh H. Nguyen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-11-01
Subjects:	Papillary fibroelastomas Beating heart total thoracoscopy Upper hemi-sternotomy
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02392-1