Three years follow-up after cryoablation of a right atrial myxoma arising from the Koch’s triangle

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  • P Wauthy
  • D Mircev
  • S Marinakis
چکیده

We reported 3 years ago the use of cryoablation in the treatment of a right atrium myxoma arising from the Koch's triangle. The atrioventricular conduction was successfully preserved. Today, after 3 years follow-up, the patient remains with a conducted sinus rhythm and is free of recurrence. Even if extensive resection of the stack of the myxoma remains the first choice attitude, cryoablation could be considered as a serious second choice alternative.

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دوره 11  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 2016