Atrial myxoma. Clinical manifestations and surgical treatment
Saha, S.P.; Arrants, J.E.; Lee, W.H.
International Surgery 63(3): 180-182
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-8868 PMID: 632042 Document Number: 137070
Four patients with atrial myxoma underwent successful surgical excision with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass at the Medical University of South Carolina. This report describes their clinical manifestations and treatment with special emphasis on advances in surgical technique. This report also emphasizes the malignant potential of this tumor and reviews the recent literature.
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