Profound hypothermia and circulatory arrest in excision of renal cell carcinoma invading the vena cava.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-1988
Abstract
Two patients with renal cell carcinoma invading the inferior vena cava to the level of the right atrium underwent complete excision of their renal tumours. Clearance of the caval extension was accomplished using cardiopulmonary bypass, profound hypothermia and circulatory arrest. The use of these techniques visually improved the operative field without extending operating time. Profound hypothermia and circulatory arrest do not increase postoperative morbidity or mortality and offer the best opportunity for cure.
Volume
31
Issue
3
First Page
153
Last Page
155
ISSN
0008-428X
Published In/Presented At
Theman, T. E., Stauffer, R. A., Lennert, J. B., & Saunders, C. D. (1988). Profound hypothermia and circulatory arrest in excision of renal cell carcinoma invading the vena cava. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie, 31(3), 153–155.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
3365609
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article