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Surgical management of a giant left atrial appendage aneurysm and chronic atrial fibrillation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Left atrial appendage aneurysm (LAAA) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly that is associated with potentially life-threatening complications, including thromboembolism and arrhythmias. We report a 36-year-old male patient with giant LAAA (66 × 46 mm) and chronic atrial fibrillation (CAF) presenting with palpitations. Surgical resection of LAAA and Cox-Maze IV procedure were performed under cardiopulmonary bypass. The patient was discharged in sinus rhythm, remained asymptomatic, and had normal echocardiographic findings at follow-up.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1186/s13019-026-04248-w

Authors: Ahmet Zengin, Cemalettin Yılmaz, Taylan Adademir

Institutions: Yalova University, Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890