Resection of Carotid Body Tumors

To evaluate a modified technique for carotid body tumor (CBT) resection.Resection of CBT can lead to substantial postoperative morbidity because of a rich vascularization and close connection to neurovascular structures. The impact of a modified surgical technique on postoperative outcome was evaluated and compared with a historical group and the literature.Medical records of patients who underwent CBT surgery at Leiden University Medical Center...