Giant Left Atrium in a 14-Month-Old Child With Compression of Airways.
Ann Thorac Surg 2018;
107:e311-e312. [PMID:
30359594 DOI:
10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.08.081]
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Abstract
Giant left atrium (GLA) is a rare entity in the pediatric population. GLA carries a significant mortality risk; once its existence is established, it needs to be evaluated with intention to treat. We report a 14-month-old boy with GLA presenting with symptoms of cough and stridor because of compressed airways. The child underwent successful surgical resection for the same.
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