Intrapericardial aneurysm of the left atrial appendage.
A 24-year-old housewife with congenital aneurysm of the left atrial appendage underwent a successful operation for its removal. Operation, using cardiopulmonary bypass, is indicated in all patients with atrial aneurysm. The procedure has proved uniformly safe and successful.
D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D005260:Female; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans