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Cardiac papillary fibroelastoma excision combined with reconstructive surgery
T Tkebuchava1, L K von Segesser, A Gallino
1Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland.
Japanese Heart Journal
|May 1, 1997
Insights
Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas, rare heart tumors, were identified using echocardiography in unique locations. Surgical removal and valve repair led to successful patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiac Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Cardiac papillary fibroelastomas are rare, benign cardiac tumors.
- They can occur in various locations within the heart chambers and valves.
- Early detection and surgical intervention are crucial for patient management.
Abstract:
Three cases of cardiac papillary fibroelastomas are described. Two-dimensional echocardiography detected the tumors in the mitral valve, the cordae tendinae and in the apex of the left ventricle--a unique location. The tumor excisions were combined with bypass operation, mitral valve reconstruction, repair of cordae tendinae and Maze-procedure. The three patients are doing well after surgery.