Myths of anterior mediastinal masses

Authors

  • Maria Castillo Mt Sinai Hospital
  • Peter D Slinger University of Toronto

Keywords:

anterior mediastinal masses, myths

Abstract

This lecture will discuss the risks that are associated with the management of patients with anterior mediastinal masses. A plan for risk stratification and preoperative evaluation of such patients will be developed. The indications and available options for anaesthetic management will also be reviewed. Myths about the perioperative management of such patients will be highlighted, specifically flow-volume spirometry and standby cardiopulmonary bypass.

Author Biographies

Maria Castillo, Mt Sinai Hospital

MD Mt Sinai Hospital New York USA

Peter D Slinger, University of Toronto

MD, FRCPC Department of Anaesthesia University of Toronto

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Published

2013-01-14

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2013)

Section

SASA Refresher Course Texts

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