Carinal resection. A report of two cases and a description of the anesthetic technique

Two cases of carinal tumor managed by resection and primary anastomosis are presented. Their course is discussed and a description of an anesthetic technique which obviates the need for cardiopulmonary bypass is presented. The principles of carinal surgery are discussed, emphasizing expert anesthesi...

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Published in:	The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Vol. 71; no. 2; p. 314
Main Authors:	Theman, T E, Kerr, J H, Nelems, J M, Pearson, F G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-02-1976
Subjects:	Anesthesia, Endotracheal - methods Brain Neoplasms Bronchi - surgery Bronchial Neoplasms - surgery Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic - surgery Female Humans Intubation, Intratracheal Leiomyosarcoma - surgery Middle Aged Neoplasm Metastasis Trachea - surgery Tracheal Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:	Two cases of carinal tumor managed by resection and primary anastomosis are presented. Their course is discussed and a description of an anesthetic technique which obviates the need for cardiopulmonary bypass is presented. The principles of carinal surgery are discussed, emphasizing expert anesthesia and resection line control by frozen-tissue examination.
ISSN:	0022-5223
DOI:	10.1016/s0022-5223(19)40249-3