False aneurysm of the right atrium.
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چکیده
A false aneurysm of the right atrium is described. The false aneurysm appeared after open-heart surgery and was probably related to loosening of a right atrial suture. Because of the low pressure in the right atrium, the danger of rupture seemed to be low, and conservative therapy was chosen.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 75 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979