One-Stage Combined Thoracic Ancient Schwannomas Total Removal and Coronary Artery Bypass
2011
Surgery for Ancient Schwannomas and Heart Bypass
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Kadri Ceberut, Naseri Erdinc, Celik Atac, Muslehiddinoglu Ahmet, Ergin İsmail
Primary Institution: Tokat State Hospital
Conclusion
The patient successfully underwent surgery to remove ancient schwannomas and received a coronary artery bypass graft.
Supporting Evidence
- Ancient schwannomas are rare tumors that can occur in the thorax.
- The patient had been monitored for two years before surgery.
- Surgery involved removing a large mass and performing a heart bypass.
Takeaway
A 66-year-old man had a rare tumor in his chest and heart problems, so doctors removed the tumor and fixed his heart in one surgery.
Methodology
The patient underwent a one-stage combined surgery involving sternotomy for tumor removal followed by coronary artery bypass grafting.
Limitations
The rarity of ancient schwannomas makes it difficult to generalize findings.
Participant Demographics
One 66-year-old male patient.
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