Surgical management of large adrenal masses with or without thrombus extending into the inferior vena cava


Ekici S., Ciancio G.

JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, vol.172, no.6, pp.2340-2343, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 172 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/01.ju.0000143931.26872.43
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2340-2343
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: Surgical extirpation is the only curative treatment for large adrenal masses with or without thrombus extending into the inferior vena cava. However, occasionally complex surgical techniques are required, including venovenous bypass or cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Additionally, applying techniques used for organ transplantation can provide better exposure with less blood loss to allow milking of the thrombus downward, limiting the need for bypass.