A new surgical technique for aneurysmal right atrium

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 1984 Nov-Dec;25(6):577-9.

Abstract

A new surgical technique for reduction in size of aneurysmal right atrium (ARA) is described. The extracorporeal perfusion is based on extrapleural single stage caval return and profound hypothermia, with circulatory arrest. This method enabled us to diminish the cavity dimensions in the presence of a giant friable ARA, by excising the thinned portion of the free atrial wall and double-layer closure of the remaining edges (close to the AV groove) to the crista terminalis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Heart Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Methods
  • Middle Aged