[Zasshi] [Journal]. Nihon Kyōbu Geka Gakkai
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Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai Zasshi · Apr 1993
Review Case Reports[Left atrial free-floating ball thrombus in a patient without mitral valve disease].
A free-floating ball thrombus in the left atrium is a rare clinical problem with potentially catastrophic consequences. Thus, early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are mandatory. This report dealt with a free-floating ball thrombus in the left atrium in a case without mitral valve disease. ⋯ The intact mitral valve was also confirmed at operation. The patient recovered uneventfully. Usefulness of echocardiography, particularly transesophageal echocardiography, for precise diagnosis and intraoperative management of a free-floating ball thrombus in the left atrium is discussed.