Successful Removal of Intravenous Leiomyomatosis with Extension into Inferior Vena Cava and Right Atrium
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Shin Hong Ju
(Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
Song Kwang Jae (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) Hahm Shee Young (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) Kim Young Tak (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) Seo Joon Beom (Deparment of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) Song Meong Gun (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) |
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