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Rescue extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for massive anterior mediastinal masses.

Lowell LeowHari Kumar SampathKeith J YongTheo KofidisJohn Kit Chung TamGraeme MacLarenLynette TeoHarish MithiranKollengode Ramanathan
Published in: Journal of artificial organs : the official journal of the Japanese Society for Artificial Organs (2021)
The management of massive anterior mediastinal masses (AMM) is challenging. With the burgeoning role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support (ECMO) beyond the confines of salvage therapy, more trained clinicians are adopting it as a bridge for high-risk procedures or situations where temporary respiratory or cardiac support is required. We report our experience with using ECMO in the management of massive AMM in this case series of three patients sharing their clinical details and the lessons learned from them.
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