Giant mediastinal teratoma in a young infant: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Giant mediastinal tumors in the pediatric population can pose unique challenges for resection such as cardiovascular collapse on induction of anesthesia and injury to surrounding structures that may be compressed, displaced, or invaded by the mass. Principles that must be borne in mind during removal of giant mediastinal masses include: appropriate cross-sectional imaging to define extent of mass; airway control during induction of anesthesia; a multidisciplinary collaborative approach including cardiothoracic surgery; preparation for urgent sternotomy; plan for peripheral cannulation to institute cardiopulmonary bypass if needed; preservation of neurovasculature structures during dissection; complete resection whenever possible. While complete resection is desirable and

SUBMITTER: Howell RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9385876 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature