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== Treatment ==
==Overview==
==Surgery==
Myxomas are usually removed surgically.  The surgeon removes the myxoma, along with at least 5 surrounding millimeters of atrial septum.  He or she will then repair the septum using material from the [[pericardium]].
Myxomas are usually removed surgically.  The surgeon removes the myxoma, along with at least 5 surrounding milimeters of atrial septum.  He or she will then repair the septum using material from the pericardium.
 
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