PAEDIATRIC THORACIC TUMOUR RESECTION: CHALLENGE FOR AN ANAESTHESIOLOGIST

Syed Shabbir Ahmed, Khalid Samad, Muhammad Saad Yousuf, Faisal Junejo

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Abstract

Paediatric thoracic tumours resection is one of the most difficult procedure for any anaesthetist. Paediatric population is different from adults in many aspects, as they have small thoracic volume and more compressible mass effect on their airway and vascular structures. we are reporting a case of a huge paediatric thoracic tumour resection occupying the left thoracic cavity. The possible mechanism, consequences, prevention and management discussed in this report.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)132-135
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
Volume32
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Mediastinal mass
  • Paediatric thoracic surgery
  • Teratoma

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