title: Sizeable carotid body tumor excision by ultrasonic surgical aspirator: a new technical approach.
abstract: Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare neoplasms. Excision is the preferred treatment and is associated with low mortality and morbidity, although rates of cranial nerve dysfunction postoperatively and blood loss are still high. We herein present a case of a huge CBT, Shamblin group 3, managed successfully by the use of the Cavitral Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator after preoperative superselective embolization. Our goal was to minimize the possibility of cranial nerve injury, blood loss, and vascular reconstruction. Careful preoperative evaluation, management, and intraoperative precision are essential for successful outcomes. Ultrasonic dissection of a CBT allows a precise and energy-controlled approach, minimizing intraoperative complications in such a demanding and delicate operation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Hellenic Airforce Hospital, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: Theodosios
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Perdikides
authors.forename: Efthimios
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Avgerinos
authors.forename: Konstantinos
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lagios
authors.forename: Konstantinos X
authors.initials: KX
authors.lastname: Siafakas
mesh_terms: D002345:Carotid Body Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy