Multidisciplinary approach to right ventricular myxoma
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
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36(2): 257-260, Mar.-Apr. 2021. tab, graf
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1251102
ABSTRACT
Abstract Right ventricular (RV) myxoma that obstructs the RV outflow tract is rare. Multimodality imaging is crucial due to the curved and triangular shape of the RV anatomy. Incomplete resection by the right atrial approach in cardiac myxomas may be prevented by preoperative imaging with echocardiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging to provide detailed visualization. Right ventriculotomy may be an alternative approach to the isolated atrial approach to get complete resection of RV myxoma in suitable patients. The preferred surgical treatment is not well defined for ventricular myxomas and careful preoperative planning is essential. Surgical resection should be performed as soon as possible to avoid outflow tract obstruction, which might result in sudden death. The collaboration between cardiologist and heart surgeon and the effective use of imaging tools are essential for successful treatment. In this article, diagnosis and treatment and the heart team approach to RV myxoma are discussed with a demonstrative patient.
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Main subject:
Heart Neoplasms
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Myxoma
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Journal subject:
Cardiology
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General Surgery
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey
Institution/Affiliation country:
Kartal Kosuyolu Research and Education Hospital/TR
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