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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for Myxomas. | Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for Myxomas. Surgery involves removal of the myxoma along with at least 5 surrounding millimeters of atrial septum, and repair of the septum using material from the [[pericardium]]. | ||
==Surgery== | ==Surgery== | ||
Surgical intervention includes: | Surgical intervention includes: |
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Overview
Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for Myxomas. Surgery involves removal of the myxoma along with at least 5 surrounding millimeters of atrial septum, and repair of the septum using material from the pericardium.
Surgery
Surgical intervention includes:
- Removal of Myxoma
- Removal of surrounding atrial septum.
- Atrial septum repair using material form pericardium.