Surgical challenges of excision of retroperitoneal germ cell tumors in children: a single institutional study with literature review

Surgical challenges of excision of retroperitoneal germ cell tumors in children: a single institutional study with literature review

Abstract Background Retroperitoneal germ cell tumors (GCTs) are rare, commonly large tumors, often diagnosed in infancy. Complete surgical resection may pose a serious challenge as encasement of major vessels and organ displacement can lead to perioperative complications. This study aims to illustra...

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Main Authors: Juliette F. Bollemeijer, Annelies M. C. Mavinkurve-Groothuis, Cezanne D. Kooij, József Zsiros, Annemieke S. Littooij, Alida F. W. van der Steeg, Marc H. W. A. Wijnen, Caroline C. C. Hulsker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-06-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Germ cell tumor
Pediatric
Teratoma
Surgery
Retroperitoneum
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-021-00086-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-021-00086-8

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