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Anne Kelly Rhudy1, Stephen Hohmann1, Lance Oxford2
1Department of Vascular Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
|April 28, 2025
Summary
This study presents a combined embolization and surgical approach for difficult Shamblin type III carotid body tumors. Postoperative vocal cord paralysis and cricopharyngeal achalasia were successfully treated with targeted injections.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare paragangliomas, with Shamblin type III representing the most advanced and challenging cases requiring complex surgical management.
- Multidisciplinary approaches are essential for optimizing outcomes in patients with large or invasive CBTs.
Observation:
- A patient with a Shamblin type III carotid body tumor presented with significant surgical challenges.
- Postoperative complications included vocal cord paralysis and cricopharyngeal achalasia, impacting swallowing and voice function.
Findings:
- A multidisciplinary treatment strategy involving preoperative embolization followed by surgical resection was successfully employed for the Shamblin type III carotid body tumor.
- Botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid gel injections effectively resolved the postoperative vocal cord paralysis and cricopharyngeal achalasia.
Implications:
- This combined embolization and surgical resection technique offers a viable option for managing complex carotid body tumors.
- Targeted minimally invasive injections provide an effective treatment for specific postoperative neurological deficits, improving patient recovery and quality of life.
