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Para-aortic paraganglioma: Preoperative embolization and surgical resection
Hasan Reyhanoğlu1, Volkan Çakır2
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, İzmir Tınaztepe University, Private Buca Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye.
Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Dergisi
|September 12, 2025
Summary
Preoperative embolization can reduce bleeding during surgery for hypervascular retroperitoneal paragangliomas. This case report highlights its effectiveness in managing these rare neuroendocrine tumors.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Retroperitoneal paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors originating from sympathetic nerve chromaffin cells.
- These hypervascular tumors are often located near major abdominal vessels, posing significant surgical risks.
- Hemorrhage during resection is a primary concern, increasing patient morbidity and mortality.
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