Carotid artery ligation via sternotomy as a palliative surgery: Case report of advanced intramediastinal malignant soft tissue tumor. Issue 8 (2nd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Eguchi, Kohtaro; Kobayashi, Kenya; Takano, Tomonari; Ito, Akiko; Sakai, Azusa; Ikeda, Atsuo; Matsumoto, Yoshifumi; Omura, Go; Matsumoto, Fumihiko; Yoshimoto, Seiichi
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 8(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-04-02
• Subjects: carotid blow out syndrome -- malignant Triton tumor -- palliative care -- palliative surgery -- sternotomy; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3979
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Under extreme conditions and in palliative settings, shared decision making with the patient is vital; narrative decisions beyond evidence could be considered. If there is a chance of symptom palliation, extended surgery should not be avoided merely because of the limited life expectancy. Abstract : Under extreme conditions and in palliative settings, shared decision making with the patient is vital; narrative decisions beyond evidence could be considered. If there is a chance of symptom palliation, extended surgery should not be avoided merely because of the limited life expectancy.