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Cardiopulmonary bypass for giant haemangioma resection

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We report the use of cardiopulmonary bypass and profound hypothermia to control haemorrhage from a neonate during resection of a massive haemangioma invading the left buttock and thigh. Following removal under bypass immediate correction of a severe bleeding diathesis occurred. Applications of this technique are discussed.

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  1. Southampton General Hospital, SO9 4XY, Southampton, UK

    R. Sutton, M. Chisholm, J. C. Edwards, J. L. Monro & J. D. Atwell

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Sutton, R., Chisholm, M., Edwards, J.C. et al. Cardiopulmonary bypass for giant haemangioma resection. Pediatr Surg Int 2, 62–64 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00173611

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