Complete Resection of Aorticopulmonary Paraganglioma With Reconstruction in a Pediatric Patient

Autor: Andrew K. Morse, BS, Julija Dobrila, MD, Jorge D. Salazar, MD, Damien J. LaPar, MD, MSc
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports, Vol 2, Iss 3, Pp 410-413 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2772-9931
DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2024.03.009
Popis: Aorticopulmonary paragangliomas are exceedingly rare tumors in pediatric populations. Complete surgical resection is the only curative treatment. However, resection is challenging due to the vascularity of paragangliomas and their close relationship with the great vessels. We present the resection of an aorticopulmonary paraganglioma that encased the main pulmonary artery bifurcation, compressed the left main coronary artery, and was densely adherent to the ascending aorta and right pulmonary artery via a median sternotomy with bypass. This case underscores the importance of complete resection for pediatric patients, despite the technical challenges.
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