Resection of Giant Typical Carcinoid Tumor with Cardiopulmonary Bypass Support

Abstract

Carcinoids, defined as well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors, are classified as typical or atypical based on their microscopic pathological features. Typical carcinoids have a favorable prognosis after complete resection, with 10-year survival rates of up to 90 %. We present the surgical strategy used to achieve a left pneumonectomy and the indications for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) support in a patient with a huge typical carcinoid tumor.

Key words

Thoracic surgery - lung cancer - carcinoid tumor - cardiopulmonary bypass - lung resection - pneumonectomy

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