title: Simplified excision of a left atrial myxoma.
abstract: A simple technique for the excision of left atrial myxomas is described. This technique, which is quick and effective, and does not require the employment of prosthetic material, can be used when left atrial myxomas are located outside the fossa ovalis.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009232:Myxoma / Q000601:surgery*