Perioperative Management of a Massive Desmoid Tumor Resection in a Pediatric Patient

Authors

Ryan Nierstedt, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Sheridan N. Markatos, Beaumont Health Resident
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding - Restricted Access

Publication Date

10-11-2021

Abstract

We present a case of a 10-year-old male with a PMH significant for Gardner Syndrome who presented for initial staged resection of a giant desmoid tumor extending across the entirety of his back. Preoperative imaging demonstrated both extrathoracic and intrathoracic tumor extension. Intraoperatively, the patient required hemodynamic fluid and vasopressor support for hypotension. Post-operatively, the patient became hypoxic following extubation requiring bag-valve-mask ventilatory support and high flow oxygen. Cardiac insufficiency also persisted with the patient supine requiring continued vasopressor support. We discuss perioperative considerations for this pediatric malignancy as it relates to respiratory compromise, hemodynamic instability, and anesthetic management.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 8-12, 2021.

Recommended Citation

Nierstedt R, Markatos SN, Soto RG. Perioperative management of a massive desmoid tumor resection in a pediatric patient. Paper presented at: The American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2021 Oct 8-12; San Diego, CA. Available at: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/9323/presentation/5604