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Anesthesia for intraoperative radiation therapy in children

Journal Article · · J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States)
Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) is a relatively new mode of cancer treatment which is being used with increasing frequency. IORT presents several challenges to the anesthesiologist, including patients who are debilitated from their disease or chemotherapy, operations involving major tumor resections, intraoperative interdepartmental transport of patients, and remote monitoring of patients during electron beam therapy. This report discusses the anesthetic management of ten children undergoing IORT. With adequate preparation and interdepartmental communication, complications can be avoided during these challenging cases.
Research Organization:
Children's Hospital, Denver, CO
OSTI ID:
6468803
Journal Information:
J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Surg. Oncol.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN JSONA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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