Tanabe T, Ishizaka M, Ohta S, Sugie S
Thorax. 1980 Feb;35(2):151-3. doi: 10.1136/thx.35.2.151.
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.