Effect of reoperation embolization on Glomus Jugulare tumors

• Main Authors: Khorsandi MT, Motesadi Zarandi M, Saki N
• Format: Article
• Language: fas
• Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2000-06-01
• Series: Tehran University Medical Journal
• Subjects: "Glomus jugulare
• Online Access: http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/5521.pdf&manuscript_id=5521

22 patients were reviewed retrospectively to determine the effects of embolization on Glomus Jugulare tumors. 6 patients underwent embolization and 16 did not. All tumors were removed with a type A infratemporal foassa approach. The patients were evaluated for operative blood loss, operative time, length of hospitalization and new post-operative nerve deficits. The embolized group lost less blood and shorter operative times and less hospitalization. Embolization did not reduce the incidence of new post-operative cranial nerve deficits. The experience of the surgeon and operative team also play a significant role in the reduction of blood loss and operating time. Embolization carries a risk of significant morbidity, and its use depends on the experience of the radiologist.