Surgical Removal of Papillary Fibroelastoma

By ACA | April 21, 2023

Guest: Juan A. Crestanello, M.D.

Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.

Joining us today to discuss surgical removal of papillary fibroelastoma (PFE) is Juan A. Crestanello, M.D., professor of surgery and chair of cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Tune in to learn more about the surgical approach to papillary fibroelastoma.

Specific topics discussed:
· What are PFEs?
· What are the risks of PFE?
· Where are they most commonly located?
· What are the indications for surgery?
· What is the surgical risk of resection of a PFE?
· What is the risk of stroke?
·What is the risk of stroke without resection?
· Can the valves be preserved?
· Can PFEs come back?

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