Abstract:
Objective To summarize the experience in diagnosis and treatment of carotid body tumor. Methods A retrospective review was performed of 8 cases with carotid body tumors diagnosed and treated between 1983 and 1997. Two cases underwent simple tumor excision,two cases underwent combined resection of tumor and external carotid, the other four cases underwent combined resection of tumor and carotid bifurcation. Results All cases survived after surgical treament without serious complication. Conclusion DSA and ...