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This case emphasizes the importance of performing a complete anesthetic evaluation of a patient with an anterior mediastinal mass. Having a well-developed plan for airway and cardiovascular management is essential to safe management. Finally, a discussion with involved team members for how to best manage the patient in the event of a catastrophic event.
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Edwards, C. (2014). Anterior Mediastinal Mass. In: Benumof, J. (eds) Clinical Anesthesiology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8696-1_4
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