Surgical issues in giant right ventricular fibroma.

Agarwala, Brojendra N; Starr, Joanne P; Walker, Eloise; Bacha, Emile A · Ann Thorac Surg · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Cardiac fibroma is a rare and benign tumor usually seen in infants and children. We report a 3-year-old asymptomatic child who presented with a giant right ventricular (RV) fibroma. He underwent complete surgical resection and is doing well at follow-up. Because of the size of the tumor and the potential need for resection of RV free wall, it is essential to have contingency plans to deal with postoperative RV failure.

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