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== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
==Surgery==
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.
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.
==References==
==References==

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