Distinct features of malignant carotid body tumors and surgical techniques for challengeable lesions: a case series of 11 patients

ConclusionsWith more advanced Shamblin classification and larger tumor size, malignant CBTs remain challengeable for surgery due to severe intra-operative hemorrhage, need of vascular reconstruction and cervical nerve injury. Specific surgical techniques including pre-reconstruction technique and carotid shunt are safe and effective to improve the outcome.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research