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L Attai

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PubMed1994

Incidental finding of papillary fibroelastoma on the atrial septum.

Papillary fibroelastoma is rare but one of the most common benign primary cardiac tumors after myxoma. This lesion may be associated with embolization, angina and sudden death. The incidental finding of a small pedunculated papillary fibroelastoma arising from the atrial septum detected by transesophageal two-dimensional echocardiography (TEE) in a patient undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting is reported. The advantage of TEE in diagnosing intracardiac tumors is also described.

Coronary Artery Bypass↗
PubMed1982

Recognition of bicuspid aortic valve by plain film calcification.

Differentiation of bicuspid aortic valve from other causes of calcific aortic stenosis is not possible by echocardiography or, in many cases, by aortography. This report describes newly recognized patterns of calcification on plain films that are diagnostic for a bicuspid aortic valve. These are based on identification of the calcified raphe and/or the calcified conjoint leaflet. In 120 patients who underwent surgical repair of calcific aortic stenosis, 40 were found to have bicuspid valve. Examination of the plain films retrospectively allowed a correct recognition of 26 (65%) of these valves. In contrast, only 10 (25%) could be recognized by aortography. Patterns of calcification on plain films represent an important tool for detection of calcified cogenital bicuspid aortic valve.

Aortic Valve↗
PubMed1976

Intravenous rupture of arteriosclerotic aneurysms of the abdominal aorta.

Intravenous rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms occurs infrequently but should be considered with the coexistence of severe congestive failure, anasarca, and abdominal bruits. Six patients are presented with four survivors. In only two patients was the diagnosis considered preoperatively without angiography. Two were variants in that thrombus occluded the fistula, thereby negating findings usually manifested clinically. Diagnosis of this type can be made only during operation when copious venous bleeding ensues with evacuation of the aortic thrombus. Careful fluid management and prompt surgery are prerequisites to obtaining a successful outcome. Repair is accomplished easily by suturing the fistula from the aortic aspect, but care is required to avoid dislodgement of thrombus and atherosclerotic debris resulting in pulmonary embolism.

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