Carotid Body Tumor Resection: Just as Safe without Preoperative Embolization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare entities for which surgical resection remains the gold standard. Given their hypervascularity, preoperative embolization is often used; however, controversy exists over whether a benefit is associated. Proponents of embolization argue that it minimizes blood loss and complications. Critics argue that cost and stroke outweigh benefits. This study aimed to investigate the impact of embolization on outcomes following CBT resection.

Methods

Patients undergoing CBT resection were identified using the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Database for 5 states between 2006 and 2013. Patients were divided into 2 groups: carotid body tumor resection alone (CBTR) and carotid body tumor resection with preoperative arteri

SUBMITTER: Cobb AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5726906 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature