Inverted left atrial appendage: an unusual complication in cardiac surgery.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two patients with an inverted left atrial appendage after cardiac surgery were presented. Magnetic resonance imaging is one of the useful methods to establish an accurate diagnosis of this complication. In 1 patient, it repaired spontaneously without surgical intervention.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Heart Atria
- Postoperative Complications