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Current surgical management of carotid body tumors.
Journal of vascular surgery - 1 Dec 2016
Davila Victor J, Chang James M, Stone William M, Fowl Richard J, Bower Thomas C, Hinni Michael L, Money Samuel R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare. Management guidelines may include genetic testing for succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) mutations. We performed an institutional review of the surgical management of CBT. METHODS: A retrospective analysis (1994-2015) of CBT excisions at our institution was performed. Data obtained included demographics, genetic testing (if performed), intraoperative details,...
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