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

J Cardiothorac Surg. 2016 Nov 22;11(1):154. doi: 10.1186/s13019-016-0548-2.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Cardiac tumors; Cryoablation; Koch’s triangle; Myxoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Function*
  • Cryosurgery*
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Myxoma / surgery*
  • Time Factors