Giant Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm in a Neonate
Giant Left Atrial Appendage Aneurysm in a Neonate
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DOI：
10.1177/2150135112437251
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发表时间：
2012-07-01
影响因子：
0.9
通讯作者：
Patton, David J.
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作者：
Clarke, James R.;Zvaigzne, Cheryl G.;Patton, David J.
摘要左心耳巨大动脉瘤是一种罕见的疾病，通常出现在成年期。本病例报告描述了一名新生儿巨大LAA动脉瘤的调查和手术处理，强调超声心动图和心血管磁共振成像在术前评估中的作用以及手术修复该缺陷的挑战。
Giant aneurysm of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is a rare condition typically presenting in adulthood. This case report describes the investigations and surgical management of a giant LAA aneurysm in a neonate, emphasizing the role of echocardiography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in preoperative evaluation as well as challenges in surgical repair of this defect.