Inverted left atrial appendage presenting as a left atrial mass after cardiac surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Inversion of the left atrial appendage can masquerade as a new left atrial mass. Failure to be aware of this entity can result in unnecessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. If the entity is diagnosed intraoperatively, treatment is simple with external reduction and ligation.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Atria
- Intraoperative Complications
- Tetralogy of Fallot