Radical surgical resection of advanced thymoma and thymic carcinoma infiltrating the heart or great vessels with cardiopulmonary bypass support

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-330526
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.33052

Ried, Michael ; Neu, Reiner ; Schalke, Berthold ; Süßkind-Schwendi, von, Marietta ; Sziklavari, Zsolt ; Hofmann, Hans-Stefan

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Abstract

Background: Radical surgical resection of advanced thymic tumors invading either the heart or great vessels facing towards the heart is uncommonly performed because of the potential morbidity and mortality. To achieve a complete tumor resection, the use of cardiolpulmonary bypass (CPB) support might be necessary. Methods: Retrospective analysis of the results in six patients, who underwent ...